Rafter insulation in Galashiels
If you need rafter insulation in Galashiels, we can help, and it starts with a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Postcode districts we cover here include TD1, inside the Scottish Borders council area.
Where we work around Galashiels
We also cover Selkirk, Hawick, Kelso and Peebles.
| Postcode districts | TD1 |
|---|---|
| Council area | Scottish Borders |
| County or area | Scottish Borders |
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.
- Build-up designed for your type of roof underlay
- Vapour control layer where the design needs one
- Rigid insulation between the rafters, joints taped
Why book with us in Galashiels
We measure before we quote
Existing depth, joist spacing, wiring and the tank are checked, not guessed.
No pressure selling
You get everything in writing and decide in your own time.
Tidy work
Dust sheets on the route in and every bit of packaging taken away.
Plain-English advice
We explain what we find in plain English, and say so when nothing needs doing.
How much does rafter insulation cost in Galashiels?
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 Galashiels
Do you take on jobs outside Galashiels?
Yes. We also work in Selkirk and Hawick and elsewhere in the Scottish Borders.
Is loft work in Galashiels different from anywhere else?
The method is the same, but older terraces, cottages and newer estates each have their own quirks: lath ceilings, low pitches or trussed roofs. We plan for the loft we find.
Will I get a written quote for work in Galashiels?
Yes. Every quote is in writing with the work, the price and what is included, so you can compare it properly.
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.
