Natural loft insulation in the Scottish Borders

Where we work around the Scottish Borders

This takes in the Scottish Borders council area.

Postcodes starting EH and TD are all inside our area.

Councils	Scottish Borders
Postcode areas	EH, TD
Towns listed	6

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. In an older house with lime plaster ceilings that helps keep the build-up breathable. More about sheep's wool or natural loft insulation.

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

Why book with us in the Scottish Borders

Honest about grants

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

Downlights made safe

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

Tidy work

Dust sheets on the route in and every bit of packaging taken away.

Tank and pipes protected

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

How much does sheep's wool or natural loft insulation cost in the Scottish Borders?

£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 Scottish Borders

Do you cover the whole of the Scottish Borders?

Yes. We cover every town and village in the Scottish Borders, including Eyemouth, Galashiels and Hawick.

Which council covers my address in the Scottish Borders?

Addresses in the Scottish Borders come under Scottish Borders council. The council matters for building control questions and some funding schemes.

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.

Do moths eat sheep's wool insulation?

Insulation-grade sheep's wool is treated against insects. We use products sold for loft insulation, not raw fleece.