How we approach bespoke & shaped rooflights in Kirkcudbright
For Kirkcudbright homes and buildings we offer bespoke & shaped rooflights: triangular, angled, curved and multi-pane rooflights made to measure. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Many Scottish homes have dormers and attic rooms where an extra roof window adds light without a full dormer. Typical uses for bespoke & shaped rooflights include openings that standard sizes do not fit.
We work across Dumfries and Galloway, including Kirkcudbright, and in neighbouring towns such as Castle Douglas and Newton Stewart. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
What you can choose
- Multi-pane butt-jointed runs
- Corner and wrap-around glazing
- Concealed or slim frames
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Triangular and trapezoid panes
- Works with architects and builders
- Glass shaped to the architecture
Before you order: points to check
- Structural support must be designed in
- Large panes need a lifting plan
Do you need permission in Kirkcudbright?
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. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do bespoke & shaped rooflights cost in Kirkcudbright?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-pane or corner run | £9,595 – £17,995 | £7,995 – £14,995 |
| Single shaped pane, large Typical | £5,395 – £9,595 | £4,495 – £7,995 |
| Single shaped pane, small | £4,195 – £5,395 | £3,495 – £4,495 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Bespoke & shaped rooflights in Kirkcudbright: questions
Why does bespoke take longer?
Each unit is drawn, checked and manufactured to order.
Do you need my architect's drawings?
They help. We still survey on site, because built openings rarely match drawings exactly.
Can I cancel a bespoke order?
Made-to-measure goods are excluded from the statutory 14-day cancellation right. As a goodwill gesture you can cancel without charge until we place the order with the manufacturer, and we tell you in writing when that happens.
Will I need planning permission in Kirkcudbright?
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed.
How do I book a survey in Kirkcudbright?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
