Loft insulation in Stornoway

We can sometimes take on loft insulation in Stornoway, 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.

Postcode districts here include HS1, in the Na h-Eileanan Siar council area.

Guide price £495 to £745 Stornoway, 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 second layer goes across the joists at right angles, which covers the timber and stops it acting as a cold bridge. More about loft insulation.

Mineral wool to 270 to 300 mm across the whole loft floor
Area under the cold water tank left clear so it cannot freeze
Cables lifted clear of the insulation where possible

Why book with us in Stornoway

Tank and pipes protected

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

Clear contact details

Your quote says who to call with questions before, during and after the work.

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.

How much does loft insulation cost in Stornoway?

£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 Stornoway

Can you take on work in Stornoway?

Sometimes. Stornoway 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 Stornoway?

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 Stornoway?

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.

How deep should loft insulation be?

The Energy Saving Trust recommends at least 270 mm of mineral wool, and that is the depth we install as standard. Building regulations also set an energy standard for the roof when a loft is insulated. It differs between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, so we confirm the target for your address on the quote.