Draught-proofing for Kirkwall properties
Kirkwall is among the towns we cover in the Highlands and Islands, alongside Thurso. Island addresses are surveyed by arrangement.
Small measures like this are often among the cheapest per pound saved, and they suit Kirkwall homes of every age. We check ventilation as carefully as insulation in Kirkwall homes, because both matter for keeping a house dry.
On compliance, if cavity wall insulation follows in Kirkwall, no building warrant is needed for insulation within a wall, but the work must meet the building standards.
Funding in Scotland
In Scotland, Home Energy Scotland is the route to the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan and Warmer Homes Scotland.
Sources: Home Energy Scotland; mygov.scot: grants and loans for energy saving improvements.
Ventilation still matters
Trickle vents, air bricks and extractor fans are there for a reason. We seal accidental gaps, not the ventilation your home needs to keep condensation down.
What is included in Kirkwall
- Letterbox and keyhole covers
- Door and window seals
- Loft hatch seals
- Skirting and floor gap sealing
Guide prices for Kirkwall
| Draught-proofing guide prices | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Whole-house draught-proofing | £195–£495 |
| Doors and loft hatch only | £145–£295 |
No VAT is charged on installing insulation in homes until 31 March 2027 (then 5%). Guide ranges only: the fixed price is confirmed in writing before any work starts, and anything that could not be seen at survey is agreed with you first.
The steps for draught-proofing in Kirkwall:
Tell us about the property
Postcode, property type and what you would like done.
Free survey
Access, condition, existing insulation and ventilation checked.
Written result and price
What we recommend and a fixed price before any work.
Work and tidy-up
Fitted at an agreed time, with ventilation kept clear.