Natural loft insulation in the Highlands and Islands

Where we work around the Highlands and Islands

We work across the Highland, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands and Na h-Eileanan Siar council areas.

Postcode areas: HS, IV, KW, PH and ZE.

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.

Councils	Highland, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands and Na h-Eileanan Siar
Postcode areas	HS, IV, KW, PH, ZE
Towns listed	8

What is sheep's wool or natural loft insulation?

Sheep's wool and wood fibre are vapour-open and can take up and release moisture. The trade-off is cost: natural materials usually cost two to three times as much as mineral wool for the same performance. More about sheep's wool or natural loft insulation.

Sheep's wool or wood fibre to the agreed performance
Eaves kept clear
Crawl boards so weak ceilings are not loaded

Why book with us in the Highlands and Islands

Plain-English advice

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

Photos of the finished loft

You see the work done without climbing the ladder.

Downlights made safe

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

Boarding done properly

Storage boards go on loft legs, never straight onto the insulation.

How much does sheep's wool or natural loft insulation cost in the Highlands and Islands?

£995 to £1,495Terraced house, average loft, sheep's wool. 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 sheep's wool or natural loft insulation in the Highlands and Islands

Are your prices the same across the Highlands and Islands?

Mainland towns such as Inverness, Dingwall and Nairn are within our normal area. Island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement, and travel may be priced separately.

How do I book a survey in the Highlands and Islands?

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

How deep does natural insulation need to be?

It depends on the product's thermal conductivity. Some need slightly more depth than mineral wool to reach the same U-value, which we allow for on the quote.

Is sheep's wool insulation worth the extra cost?

In an older breathable house, or if you care about the material, often yes. In a modern semi with plasterboard ceilings the extra cost buys little performance.