Loft insulation top-up in the Scottish Borders

Where we work around the Scottish Borders

Council areas covered: Scottish Borders.

Postcodes starting EH and TD are all inside our area.

Councils	Scottish Borders
Postcode areas	EH, TD
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 wet, dirty, matted or full of droppings, laying fresh wool on top just buries the problem, so we say so and price removal instead. More about a loft insulation top-up.

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

Why book with us in the Scottish Borders

Tidy work

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

Photos of the finished loft

You see the work done without climbing the ladder.

Honest about grants

If you might qualify for funding, we tell you before we quote.

No pressure selling

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

How much does a loft insulation top-up cost in the Scottish Borders?

£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 the Scottish Borders

How do I book a survey in the Scottish Borders?

Send the form or call us. We call back to agree a time and confirm it in writing.

Which council covers my address in the Scottish Borders?

Addresses in the Scottish Borders come under Scottish Borders council. The council matters for building control questions and some funding schemes.

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.

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.