Loft insulation in Lerwick

We can sometimes take on loft insulation 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. The local authority is Shetland Islands.

Guide price £495 to £745 Lerwick, Highlands and Islands

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.

Cables lifted clear of the insulation where possible
Eaves kept clear, with ventilation trays where air could be blocked
Waste packaging removed

Why book with us in Lerwick

No pressure selling

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

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.

We measure before we quote

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

How much does loft insulation cost in Lerwick?

£495 to £745Terraced house, average loft, from bare joists; 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 loft insulation 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.

Will I get a written quote for work in Lerwick?

Yes. Every quote is in writing with the work, the price and what is included, so you can compare it properly.

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.

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.

Does loft insulation need building control approval?

On its own it usually does not, but the work still has to meet the energy standard. The rules differ across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, so we confirm the position for your address on the quote.