Rafter insulation in the Highlands and Islands

Where we work around the Highlands and Islands

This takes in 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 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. It earns its place when you need a warm loft. More about rafter insulation.

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

Why book with us in the Highlands and Islands

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.

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.

How much does rafter insulation cost in the Highlands and Islands?

£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 the Highlands and Islands

Can you quote for several properties in the Highlands and Islands?

Yes. Landlords and agents can send a list of addresses and we will survey them in as few visits as we can.

Which council covers my address in the Highlands and Islands?

Councils in the Highlands and Islands include Highland, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands and Na h-Eileanan Siar. Your council matters for building control questions and some funding schemes.

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.