What do conservation rooflights in Galashiels involve?
Our conservation rooflights service in Galashiels covers slim, low-profile steel-look rooflights for period and listed roofs. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Scottish weather is hard on roofs, so we specify rooflights and roof windows with exposure in mind and fit upstands with generous heights. Think of conservation rooflights for slate and plain-tile roofs where a quiet roofline matters.
We cover all of Galashiels and the TD1 district, and nearby Selkirk and Hawick.
Specification options
- Steel or aluminium frames
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Blinds
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Traditional slim profile, sits low in the roof
- Steel or aluminium frame in black or grey
Things we check at survey
- Conservation officers may specify size and position
- Lead or matching flashings may be required
Consents for conservation rooflights 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. Listed buildings need listed building consent where the work affects their character.
Under the Scottish building standards, replacement rooflights should average 1.6 W/m²K or better, and no individual unit should exceed 3.3 W/m²K. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do conservation rooflights cost in Galashiels?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Galashiels, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large or electric conservation rooflight | £2,755 – £4,195 | £2,295 – £3,495 |
| Standard conservation rooflight Typical | £2,035 – £2,755 | £1,695 – £2,295 |
| Small conservation rooflight | £1,795 – £2,155 | £1,495 – £1,795 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Galashiels address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
Are conservation rooflights double glazed?
Most modern ones are, with slim units behind the traditional frame.
Do they suit slate roofs?
Yes — flashings are made for slates and for plain tiles.
Can you copy an original rooflight?
Some makers produce bespoke sizes to match an existing opening. We can survey and quote.
Will I need planning permission in Galashiels?
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed.
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.
