Loft insulation in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Where we work around Edinburgh and the Lothians

We work across the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian council areas.

That covers the EH postcode areas.

Councils	City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian
Postcode areas	EH
Towns listed	7

What is loft insulation?

We lay the first layer to the depth of the joists, usually 100 mm, so it fills each bay edge to edge with no gaps. The finished depth sits at 270 mm or more, the depth the Energy Saving Trust recommends. More about loft insulation.

Area under the cold water tank left clear so it cannot freeze
Eaves kept clear, with ventilation trays where air could be blocked
Tank jacket and pipe lagging in the loft

Why book with us in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Photos of the finished loft

You see the work done without climbing the ladder.

We measure before we quote

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

Downlights made safe

Fire-rated covers or a clear zone around recessed lights.

Plain-English advice

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

How much does loft insulation cost in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

£495 to £745Terraced house, average loft, from bare joists. 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 loft insulation in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Are your prices the same across Edinburgh and the Lothians?

Yes. Our guide prices are the same everywhere we work, and they include normal travel. Your fixed price depends on your loft, not your postcode.

Can you quote for several properties in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

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

Do I need to empty my loft first?

The floor needs to be clear for the insulation to go down. If moving things yourself is difficult, tell us at the survey and we can price clearing and putting items back on raised boarding.

Can you insulate around downlights?

Recessed downlights need clearance or a fire-rated cover so they do not overheat. We fit covers where needed and leave a clear zone around fittings that cannot be covered.