Bespoke & shaped rooflights in Inverness: what is involved?
Thinking about bespoke & shaped rooflights in Inverness? The short answer: triangular, angled, curved and multi-pane rooflights made to measure. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
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. Typical uses for bespoke & shaped rooflights include angled ceilings, corners and architect-designed extensions.
We cover all of Inverness and the IV2 district, and nearby Elgin and Huntly.
Specification options
- Triangular and trapezoid panes
- Corner and wrap-around glazing
- Multi-pane butt-jointed runs
- Concealed or slim frames
- Sloped or monopitch rooflights
- Works with architects and builders
- Drawing sign-off before order
What to check first
- Structural support must be designed in
- Large panes need a lifting plan
Consents for bespoke & shaped rooflights in Inverness
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent where the work affects their character.
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Bespoke & shaped rooflights prices in Inverness
Guide prices for bespoke & shaped rooflights in Inverness are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Inverness address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Inverness, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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 Inverness: questions
Will a shaped rooflight leak more?
Not if detailed properly — corners and junctions just need more care.
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 Inverness?
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed.
Do you offer bespoke & shaped rooflights in Inverness?
Yes. We carry out bespoke & shaped rooflights in Inverness and across the Highlands and Islands. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
