Skylights and rooflights in Galashiels
From flat-roof extensions to period slate roofs, we fit the right rooflight for the building in Galashiels — after a survey, with a fixed written price.
Many Scottish homes have dormers and attic rooms where an extra roof window adds light without a full dormer.
Galashiels is the main town we list in the Scottish Borders; we also cover nearby Selkirk and Hawick.
Flat roof rooflights in Galashiels
Lanterns & glass roofs in Galashiels
Pitched roofs & lofts in Galashiels
Commercial rooflights in Galashiels
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Galashiels
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.
Scottish energy standards for glazing, including rooflights, use an area-weighted average of 1.4–1.6 W/m²K in extensions, so most modern units comply comfortably. 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: Galashiels
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Galashiels?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Can you work alongside my builder in Galashiels?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Will I need planning permission in Galashiels?
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.
Is the survey in Galashiels free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Can I cancel?
Made-to-measure products are excluded from the statutory 14-day cancellation right, but you can cancel without charge until we place the order with the manufacturer. Our terms explain the rest.
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.
