Conservation rooflights in Hawick: what is involved?
Our conservation rooflights service in Hawick 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.
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. In Hawick, as anywhere, conservation rooflights are the usual choice for slate and plain-tile roofs where a quiet roofline matters.
Jobs in Hawick are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
What you can choose
- Blinds
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Manual or electric opening
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Traditional slim profile, sits low in the roof
- Optional central glazing bar
Things we check at survey
- Listed building consent is needed for listed buildings
- Projection above the roof line is limited — usually as flush as possible
Planning, building control and Hawick
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.
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Conservation rooflights prices in Hawick
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Hawick, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the TD9 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Neighbouring towns
Other services in Hawick
Common questions
Can they open?
Yes, most are top-hung or side-hung for ventilation and cleaning, with manual or electric operation.
Do I need consent for a conservation rooflight?
On a listed building you need listed building consent. In a conservation area, check with the council — many areas have Article 4 directions affecting roof alterations.
Can you copy an original rooflight?
Some makers produce bespoke sizes to match an existing opening. We can survey and quote.
Do you fit conservation rooflights in Hawick?
Yes. We survey and fit conservation rooflights in Hawick 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 Hawick?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
