How much does draught proofing & insulation cost in the UK?
Most draught proofing & insulation jobs in the UK cost between £80 and £400. The median is £240.
Typical prices for draught proofing & insulation in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What you get for that
Draught excluders, loft insulation top-ups, energy-saving fixes.
Typical jobs and what they go for
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Draught-proof a front door | £80 to £130 |
| Seal three sash windows | £150 to £250 |
| Loft insulation topped up plus draught strips | £300 to £400 |
What changes the price for draught proofing & insulation
- What is being sealed. A front door needs a threshold strip and seals and is quick. Sash windows need parting beads removed and brush seals fitted, which is skilled work per window.
- Number of openings. Most of the price is per door or per window. A whole flat costs much less per opening than one window on its own.
- Loft insulation. Topping up a loft to the recommended depth of around 270mm is mostly about loft size, access and how much old insulation needs levelling or boarding over.
- Condition of frames. Rotten timber, warped doors and old frames that are out of square need repair before any seal will work properly.
What is usually included
- Fitting seals, strips and brushes
- Standard fixings and sealant
- Checking doors and windows still open and close properly
And what is usually not
- Insulation rolls and specialist seals, unless quoted
- Repairs to rotten frames or sashes
- Cavity wall or solid wall insulation, which are specialist jobs
- Damp treatment
The one thing that saves the most money
Do not seal up the air bricks, trickle vents or the ventilation a gas fire, open fire or wood burner needs. Draught-proofing is about stopping gaps you did not mean to have, and the tasker should leave planned ventilation alone.
Get real prices for your job
Post it free and get fixed-price offers from verified draught proofing & insulation taskers in the UK. You only pay when the work is done.
Post a draught proofing & insulation taskBrowse draught proofing & insulation taskers in the UKWhat this costs on Taskerama
| On a £240 task | Through the marketplace | Your own client |
|---|---|---|
| Poster pays | £279.95 | £240 |
| Tasker receives | £182.40 | £232.84 |
| Platform fees | £97.55 | £7.16 |
Every fee is shown on the offer before you accept it, so the total above is the total you pay. All fees.
Common questions
How much does draught proofing & insulation cost in the UK?
£80 to £400 for most jobs, with a median of £240. Typical prices for draught proofing & insulation in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What makes draught proofing & insulation more expensive?
Size and access are the two biggest factors, followed by urgency. Same-day and weekend work carries a premium, and anything above ground-floor level or requiring specialist equipment costs more. Materials, waste disposal and parking are often quoted separately, so check what is included.
How do I get an accurate price?
Post the job with photos, measurements and access details, and you will get fixed-price offers rather than estimates. Posting is free and there is no booking fee, so comparing three or four offers costs you nothing.
Should I pay per hour or a fixed price?
A fixed price for the whole job puts the risk of it overrunning on the tasker rather than on you. That is why every offer on Taskerama is a fixed total.
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