Draught-proofing across the Scottish Borders
We cover 4 towns in the Scottish Borders: Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles and Kelso.
Where a Scottish Borders home also has empty cavity walls, we can survey those at the same time. Small measures like this are often among the cheapest per pound saved, and they suit Scottish Borders homes of every age.
Building standards in Scotland
In Scotland, work associated with thermal insulating material within a wall is listed in schedule 3 of the Building (Scotland) Regulations as work that does not need a building warrant. It must still meet the building standards, so the survey still checks that the wall and the chosen material are suitable, including exposure to wind-driven rain.
Funding in Scotland
- Home Energy Scotland is the starting point for the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan and for Warmer Homes Scotland, which can include cavity wall insulation.
- Many councils also run area-based schemes for insulation in particular streets or estates.
- ECO4 runs until 31 December 2026 across Great Britain, including Scotland.
Sources: Scottish Government: building work not requiring a warrant (schedule 3); Home Energy Scotland; mygov.scot: grants and loans for energy saving improvements; GOV.UK: extending the ECO4 end date, government response.
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
- Door and window seals
- Letterbox and keyhole covers
- Loft hatch seals
- Skirting and floor gap sealing
Draught-proofing prices in the Scottish Borders
| 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.
From enquiry to finish in the Scottish Borders:
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.