Rafter 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.

Postcodes starting EH are all inside our area.

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

What is rafter insulation?

Because the whole roof slope, the gables and the party walls now have to be insulated, this costs much more than insulating the floor and saves less heat for the money. We check the roof underlay first: a breathable membrane and a felt with no ventilation gap need different build-ups to avoid condensation. More about rafter insulation.

Insulated plasterboard lining where specified
Rigid insulation between the rafters, joints taped
Build-up designed for your type of roof underlay

Why book with us in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Clear contact details

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

We measure before we quote

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

Tidy work

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

Fixed written price

The price on the quote is the price you pay. It only changes if you change the job, or if we find something hidden, such as rot, and you agree the change in writing first.

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

£1,645 to £2,595About 30 m² of roof slope. Free survey and a fixed written quote before any work.

Part of this work can be zero-rated as energy-saving materials until 31 March 2027, and part is standard-rated. If VAT applies, your quote shows which is which.

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 rafter 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.

Do you cover the whole of Edinburgh and the Lothians?

Yes. We cover every town and village in Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh.

Can I use the loft as a bedroom after rafter insulation?

Insulation alone does not make a loft habitable. Fire escape, stairs, floor strength and headroom all come into a conversion, which needs building control.

Is insulating between the rafters better than the loft floor?

Not for saving energy alone. Insulating the floor heats less space and costs far less. Rafter insulation is the right answer when the loft itself needs to be warm.