Skylights and rooflights in Edinburgh
SkylightCompany.uk covers Edinburgh and the surrounding part of Edinburgh and the Lothians, from a single roof window in a loft to a glass link or a warehouse roof.
Tenements and flats are common in Scottish towns and cities, where rooflights over stairwells and top-floor flats need the owners' and factor's agreement.
We cover all of Edinburgh and the EH1 district, and nearby Musselburgh and Dalkeith.
Flat roof rooflights in Edinburgh
Lanterns & glass roofs in Edinburgh
Pitched roofs & lofts in Edinburgh
Commercial rooflights in Edinburgh
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Edinburgh
Planning and building rules in Scotland
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Under the Scottish building standards, replacement rooflights should average 1.6 W/m²K or better, and no individual unit should exceed 3.3 W/m²K. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
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Skylight questions: Edinburgh
Will I need planning permission in Edinburgh?
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 2B, other external alterations) can cover a rooflight that projects no more than 1 metre from the roof, but the right does not apply in conservation areas.
Do you fit skylights and rooflights in Edinburgh?
Yes. We survey and fit skylights and rooflights in Edinburgh and across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Edinburgh free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Edinburgh?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
What guarantees do I get?
Products carry the manufacturer's own warranty, which we pass to you with the product data. Our workmanship terms are set out in the quote.
Will a rooflight make my room too hot?
It can on a south-facing roof with clear glass. Solar-control glass, an opening unit and a blind keep the room comfortable.
