Rafter insulation in Edinburgh
Looking for rafter insulation in Edinburgh? We cover Edinburgh and the rest of Edinburgh and the Lothians, with a free survey and a fixed written quote.
We cover postcodes including EH2, EH3 and EH1, in the City of Edinburgh council area.
Where we work around Edinburgh
We work in neighbouring Musselburgh, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik and Broxburn too.
| Postcode districts | EH2, EH3, EH1, EH8 |
|---|---|
| Council area | City of Edinburgh |
| County or area | Edinburgh and the Lothians |
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.
- Vapour control layer where the design needs one
- Build-up designed for your type of roof underlay
- Insulated plasterboard lining where specified
Why book with us in Edinburgh
No pressure selling
You get everything in writing and decide in your own time.
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.
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?
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.
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
Will I get a written quote for work in Edinburgh?
Yes. Every quote is in writing with the work, the price and what is included, so you can compare it properly.
Do you take on jobs outside Edinburgh?
Yes. We also work in Musselburgh and Bonnyrigg and elsewhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Do you cover all of EH2?
Yes, we cover the EH2 postcode district and the districts around Edinburgh.
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.
Will it cause condensation?
It can if the build-up is wrong for the roof. Old bitumen felt needs a ventilation gap behind the insulation; a modern breathable membrane may not. We check before we design it.
