Cavity wall insulation, cavity wall extraction and loft insulation across the Scottish Borders — covering Hawick, Jedburgh, Kelso, Galashiels, Melrose and Peebles.
Zest Home Insulation covers the Scottish Borders (TD and EH45 postcode areas) for cavity wall insulation, cavity wall extraction and loft insulation. We work from our Northumberland base, which makes the Scottish Borders a natural extension of our operating area.
The Borders has its own distinct housing stock — a mix of stone-built properties in market towns, late Victorian and Edwardian terraces, and post-war housing in the larger towns. Stone construction is prevalent and cavity wall insulation is not possible for solid stone properties, so surveying is particularly important here.
Scotland has different energy efficiency funding: In Scotland, the relevant grant scheme is administered through Home Energy Scotland (run by the Scottish Government), not ECO4 which applies in England. We can advise on both options during your survey.
For suitable properties — post-war and interwar housing in Borders towns is frequently treatable. Stone properties are not suitable. Pre-installation survey always confirms suitability.
Learn more →For properties with failed insulation causing damp. We carry out borescope surveys and full extractions. Our survey reports meet the documentation requirements for Scottish complaints and insurance processes.
Learn more →Installed to 270mm minimum. Beneficial for most Borders properties — particularly older, larger houses with higher heat loss.
Learn more →Yes. ECO4 is an England, Wales and Scotland scheme administered through energy suppliers, but in Scotland the main government-backed route for home energy improvements is Home Energy Scotland, funded by the Scottish Government. This can cover cavity wall insulation, loft insulation and other measures. We can advise on eligibility during your survey visit.
No. Solid stone construction has no cavity — cavity wall insulation is not possible. Loft insulation can still benefit these properties significantly. Internal wall insulation is another option for improving the thermal performance of solid stone properties if budget allows.
Yes. Given our base in Northumberland, the Borders is a natural extension of our coverage area. We regularly travel to rural addresses throughout the TD postcode area. Contact us to discuss your location.
Book a property assessment for cavity wall insulation, extraction or loft insulation across the Scottish Borders TD and EH45 postcode areas.
