Insulation Scotland: Family-Run Loft Insulation, Surveyed Before It Is Quoted

Scottish homes are some of the most varied in the UK. A granite terrace in Aberdeen, a factored tenement in Edinburgh, a post-war semi in Dundee and a sandstone villa in Ayrshire all lose heat through the roof in different ways, and each needs a different approach to loft insulation. That is the thinking behind Insulation Scotland, a family-run loft insulation business that surveys every loft before it quotes.

This overview explains who Insulation Scotland is, how it works, what it installs, where it covers and what sets it apart from other insulation companies in Scotland.

About Insulation Scotland

Insulation Scotland, also known as Easy Insulation Scotland, is a family-run home insulation business that has been working across Scotland since 2016. It is run by Something Easy Ltd from a base on West George Street in Glasgow, and its team is available from 9am to 7pm, seven days a week, on the free number 0800 433 2068.

Loft insulation is the company's main service. Its aim is simple: to cut heat loss through the roof, keep homes warmer in winter, help control condensation and damp, and improve a property's EPC rating, which can also make a difference when a home is sold or remortgaged.

Insulation Scotland also trades as Easy-Sprayaway, and its customer reviews are published on Trustpilot under that name, where it is rated Excellent. Reviewers often mention the same things: a thorough survey, surveyors who take photos and videos of the loft to explain what is needed, straightforward advice and a tidy installation.

Surveyed First, Quoted Second

The company's defining principle is that a loft insulation quote should be based on what is actually in the loft. Many quotes are produced from a phone call or from the driveway. Insulation Scotland sends someone into the roof space first.

Its process has three steps, and homeowners can stop after any of them:

A free loft survey. A surveyor goes into the roof space, measures the existing depth of insulation, checks the ventilation at the eaves and photographs anything worth showing the homeowner.
A written quote. The homeowner receives a fixed price, the specification and an honest view on whether the work is worth doing. If the loft is already fine, the company says so instead of quoting, and there is nothing to pay.
Installation. Most lofts take a single day. The team keeps the eaves clear, lags anything that could freeze and leaves the house tidy.

Problems Insulation Scotland Fixes

A thin or flattened old layer: usually a top-up job rather than a removal, because dry, clean insulation can be built on.
Lofts used for storage: a raised boarding system holds the floor above the full insulation depth, so homeowners keep both the storage and the warmth.
Old, damp or dirty insulation: removal where material is contaminated, soaked or degraded, but never treated as automatic.
Stone walls and slate on sarking: older roofs that rely on ventilation to stay dry, often suited to breathable natural fibres.
Rooms in the roof: converted attics where insulation moves to the roof itself and the dwarf walls and voids need attention.
Rain and traffic noise: acoustic insulation that reduces noise through the roof as well as heat loss.

The Right Material for the Roof

Insulation Scotland takes the view that there is no single best loft insulation for every home. It chooses the material to suit the roof:

Glass mineral wool: the default for most accessible lofts and the best value per unit of performance. It is laid between the joists and then across them to reach the recommended 270mm.
Sheep wool and hemp: breathable natural fibres that buffer moisture, well suited to older stone properties where a membrane was never fitted.
EasyQuilt multifoil: a thin reflective quilt for shallow roofs and rafter-level work, normally used alongside other insulation rather than instead of it.
Acoustic insulation: for bedrooms under the slates where noise is a concern.

The company does not install spray foam and advises against it in Scottish lofts, because it can trap moisture against roof timbers, makes future inspection difficult and has caused problems for homeowners when selling or remortgaging.

Loft Insulation Across Scotland

Insulation Scotland surveys, quotes and installs across the Central Belt, Fife, Tayside, Ayrshire, Aberdeen and Dumfries and Galloway. Its local knowledge reflects the very different housing in each area:

Glasgow: factored tenements where the roof is common property, and post-war estates where an ageing base layer is usually worth topping up.
Edinburgh: tenement roof spaces that are often common property, and traditional slate-on-sarking roofs that rely on ventilation.
Aberdeen: solid granite homes with no cavity to fill, which makes the loft the one affordable improvement on most properties.
Dundee: shallow post-war roof pitches where insulation has to be tapered at the eaves rather than forced in.
Perth: homes further from the gas network, where heat costs more and a loft job repays faster.
Ayrshire: three council areas with different grant routes, and roofs that change from the wet coast to the inland valleys.

It also covers towns including Paisley, Greenock, Port Glasgow, Motherwell, Hamilton, East Kilbride, Stirling, Falkirk, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Livingston, Bathgate, Penicuik, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Ayr, Kilmarnock and Irvine.

Honest About Grants

Insulation Scotland does not carry out grant-funded installations and is not registered under the Scottish Government schemes, so all of its work is paid for privately. It says this on its homepage rather than after a survey, and it encourages homeowners to check their eligibility first.

Schemes such as ECO4 and Warmer Homes Scotland support low-income and vulnerable households, and can cover the work entirely for those who qualify. Home Energy Scotland can check every route in one free call on 0808 808 2282. If a scheme covers the loft, Insulation Scotland recommends going to an accredited installer. If not, it is happy to help.

Why Homeowners Choose Insulation Scotland

A free survey in which someone actually goes into the loft.
A fixed written quote, with no hard sell and an honest answer if the work is not worth doing.
Materials chosen for the roof, from mineral wool to sheep wool, hemp and multifoil.
Local knowledge of Scottish housing, from tenements to granite and sandstone.
Most installations completed in a day.
A family-run business working across Scotland since 2016, rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Straight answers on spray foam, insulation removal and grant funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Insulation Scotland charge for a survey?

No. The survey and written quote are free and carry no obligation.

How much loft insulation does a home need?

The recommended depth is 270mm of mineral wool, usually achieved with one layer between the joists and a second laid across them.

Does loft insulation improve an EPC rating?

It can. Loft insulation is one of the measures EPC assessors look at, and topping up a thin layer often improves the rating.

Can loft insulation cause condensation?

Insulating the ceiling makes the roof space colder, which can raise the risk of condensation if ventilation is blocked. Keeping the eaves clear and checking airflow at the survey prevents this.

Contact Insulation Scotland

To book a free loft survey anywhere in Insulation Scotland's coverage area, call free on 0800 433 2068 or visit insulation-scotland.co.uk.

This overview was researched in November 2026.