Loft insulation top-up in Perth and Kinross

Where we work around Perth and Kinross

Council areas covered: Perth and Kinross.

Postcodes starting KY and PH are all inside our area.

Councils	Perth and Kinross
Postcode areas	KY, PH
Towns listed	6

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.

Tank jacket and pipe lagging in the loft
Cross layer to a total of 270 to 300 mm
Eaves ventilation kept clear

Why book with us in Perth and Kinross

We measure before we quote

Existing depth, joist spacing, wiring and the tank are checked, not guessed.

Tank and pipes protected

Every insulation job includes a tank jacket and pipe lagging, so nothing freezes in a colder loft.

Fixed written price

The price on the quote is the price you pay. It only changes if you change the job, or if we find something hidden, such as rot, and you agree the change in writing first.

Plain-English advice

We explain what we find in plain English, and say so when nothing needs doing.

How much does a loft insulation top-up cost in Perth and Kinross?

£395 to £545Terraced house, average loft, topping up from about 100 mm. Free survey and a fixed written quote before any work.

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). The Energy Saving Trust puts a typical professionally installed loft at about £750 from bare joists, or £600 to top up from 120 mm.

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.

Funding in Scotland

Home Energy Scotland offers free advice and a grant and loan scheme for energy improvements.
Warmer Homes Scotland funds improvements for eligible households.
ECO4, the energy supplier scheme, runs until 31 December 2026 for eligible households.
Contact Home Energy Scotland before agreeing to any funded offer.

Home Energy Scotland

Questions about a loft insulation top-up in Perth and Kinross

Do you cover the whole of Perth and Kinross?

Yes. We cover every town and village in Perth and Kinross, including Perth, Auchterarder and Blairgowrie.

Can you quote for several properties in Perth and Kinross?

Yes. Landlords and agents can send a list of addresses and we will survey them in as few visits as we can.

Which way should the top-up layer run?

Across the joists, at right angles to the first layer. That covers the tops of the joists, which otherwise let heat escape along the timber.

Can new insulation go on top of old insulation?

Yes, if the old layer is dry, clean and reasonably even. If it is damp, contaminated or badly compressed we recommend removing it first.