Bespoke & shaped rooflights in Selkirk: what is involved?
Bespoke & shaped rooflights in Selkirk means triangular, angled, curved and multi-pane rooflights made to measure. We cover the TD7 district and the rest of the Scottish Borders, with a survey before any price is fixed.
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 angled ceilings, corners and architect-designed extensions.
Selkirk sits about 8 km from Galashiels and 14 km from Hawick, and we cover the whole TD7 postcode district and the roads in between.
Options we can specify in Selkirk
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Corner and wrap-around glazing
- Triangular and trapezoid panes
- Sloped or monopitch rooflights
- Concealed or slim frames
- Structural or framed options
- Glass shaped to the architecture
Things we check at survey
- Precise survey and template may be needed
- Large panes need a lifting plan
Do you need permission in Selkirk?
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.
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Selkirk
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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the TD7 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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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Questions about bespoke & shaped rooflights in Selkirk
Do you need my architect's drawings?
They help. We still survey on site, because built openings rarely match drawings exactly.
Can bespoke units open?
Some can. Shaped glass is usually fixed, combined with a standard opening unit elsewhere.
Why does bespoke take longer?
Each unit is drawn, checked and manufactured to order.
Is the survey in Selkirk free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Will I need planning permission in Selkirk?
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed.
