Loft insulation top-up in Galashiels

We fit a loft insulation top-up for homes in Galashiels and across the Scottish Borders, starting with a free survey and a fixed written quote.

Postcode districts we cover here include TD1, in the Scottish Borders council area.

Guide price £395 to £545 Galashiels, Scottish Borders

Where we work around Galashiels

We also cover Selkirk, Hawick, Kelso and Peebles.

Postcode districts	TD1
Council area	Scottish Borders
County or area	Scottish Borders

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
Depth check and photos before and after
Cross layer to a total of 270 to 300 mm

Why book with us in Galashiels

Honest about grants

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

Plain-English advice

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

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 Galashiels?

£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).

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 Galashiels

Do you take on jobs outside Galashiels?

Yes. We also work in Selkirk and Hawick and elsewhere in the Scottish Borders.

How do I pay for work in Galashiels?

Payment terms are set out on your quote. We never ask for payment on the doorstep or in cash.

Is loft work in Galashiels different from anywhere else?

The method is the same, but older terraces, cottages and newer estates each have their own quirks: lath ceilings, low pitches or trussed roofs. We plan for the loft we find.

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 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.