Loft insulation top-up in Lerwick

We can sometimes take on a loft insulation top-up in Lerwick, but island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement, so ask first and we will tell you honestly whether we can help and what it would cost to get there.

That covers addresses in ZE1, which fall under Shetland Islands council.

Guide price £395 to £545 Lerwick, Highlands and Islands

What is a loft insulation top-up?

Before we quote we measure the existing layer in several places and check its condition. If it is dry, even and not contaminated, we keep it and lay the top-up across it at right angles. More about a loft insulation top-up.

Eaves ventilation kept clear
Gaps in the existing layer filled
Tank jacket and pipe lagging in the loft

Why book with us in Lerwick

Eaves kept clear

Insulation is held back from the eaves so the loft can still ventilate.

Tidy work

Dust sheets on the route in and every bit of packaging taken away.

No pressure selling

You get everything in writing and decide in your own time.

Photos of the finished loft

You see the work done without climbing the ladder.

How much does a loft insulation top-up cost in Lerwick?

£395 to £545Terraced house, average loft, topping up from about 100 mm; travel to island and remote addresses is priced separately. Island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement, so ask first.

Installing insulation in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027 and 5% after that, under HMRC's rules for energy-saving materials (notice 708/6).

Work out a guide price for your loft

Building standards in Scotland

In Scotland, insulating an existing loft does not normally need a building warrant, but the building standards still apply. How the rules work across the UK.

Questions about a loft insulation top-up in Lerwick

Can you take on work in Lerwick?

Sometimes. Lerwick is outside our normal travelling area, so we look at each job first. If we can help, any travel cost is shown on the quote before you book, and nothing is booked until you agree it.

Can a landlord in Lerwick book work for a tenanted house?

Yes. We can arrange access with the tenant directly and send you photos once the work is finished.

What do I need to do before you arrive in Lerwick?

Clear a path to the hatch and, if you can, move stored items away from the area we will be working in. Tell us about anything heavy or fragile.

Can I still store things in the loft after a top-up?

Not directly on the insulation. A 270 mm layer stands well above the joists, so storage needs raised boarding on loft legs.

Is it worth topping up 100 mm of loft insulation?

Often, if the existing layer is in good condition and you also want a warmer house or a better EPC. On bill savings alone, a top-up from about 100 mm takes decades to pay back, so the case is strongest when it is done alongside other loft work.