Skylights and rooflights in Kelso
SkylightCompany.uk covers Kelso and the surrounding part of the Scottish Borders, 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.
Neighbouring towns include Jedburgh (15 km) and Galashiels (24 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Flat roof rooflights in Kelso
Lanterns & glass roofs in Kelso
Pitched roofs & lofts in Kelso
Commercial rooflights in Kelso
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Kelso
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent where the work affects their character.
Scotland's Technical Handbook (section 6) asks for windows, doors and rooflights in an extension to average 1.4–1.6 W/m²K, with no single unit worse than 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.
Towns near Kelso
Skylight questions: Kelso
Is the survey in Kelso free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do you fit skylights and rooflights in Kelso?
Yes. We survey and fit skylights and rooflights in Kelso and across the Scottish Borders. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Kelso?
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 Kelso?
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.
Can a skylight be fitted into an existing flat roof?
Yes. We form the opening, trim joists, build an insulated upstand, re-waterproof and make good the ceiling.
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.
