Whole-house retrofit in Edinburgh

Whole-house retrofit in Edinburgh is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. City of Edinburgh Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Edinburgh at a glance

Council: City of Edinburgh Council
Nation: Scotland
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: SHQS (Scotland)
Damp and mould timescales: Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
Population: 527,620 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.97 (our estimate)

Council housing status from published stock transfer histories (6 transfer and 26 stock-holding councils), not yet checked against Scottish Government tables. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Edinburgh?

City of Edinburgh Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Edinburgh, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Edinburgh?

Fabric measures: external, internal and cavity wall insulation, loft and floor insulation
Windows and doors, draught-proofing and airtightness details
Ventilation upgrades to match the improved airtightness
Heating: heat pumps, controls and emitters where specified
Resident liaison through a disruptive programme

How do we deliver it?

Residents get a plain-English guide to their new heating and ventilation at handover. A heat pump that is run like a gas boiler will disappoint everyone.

Which rules apply in Edinburgh?

Scottish social landlords work to EESSH2, which is under review. Interim guidance was issued in March 2026, and decisions on a Social Housing Net Zero Standard are expected by spring 2027.

SHQS (Scotland) · More about whole-house retrofit

What does whole-house retrofit cost in Edinburgh?

Our guide range for whole-house retrofit towards EPC C in Edinburgh is £13,100–£22,900 per home. That is the UK range of £13,500–£23,600 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (our own estimate); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.

Questions about whole-house retrofit in Edinburgh

Does City of Edinburgh Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Edinburgh?

Social landlords in Scotland must meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, with energy efficiency rules (EESSH2) under review ahead of a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard.

Do you also work near Edinburgh?

Yes. We take on whole-house retrofit across Scotland, including Midlothian, West Lothian, Falkirk and Fife, and in every other UK nation.