How we approach conservation rooflights in Selkirk
We handle conservation rooflights across the Scottish Borders, including Selkirk. In short: slim, low-profile steel-look rooflights for period and listed roofs. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
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 conservation rooflights include slate and plain-tile roofs where a quiet roofline matters.
Selkirk is around 8 km from Galashiels, and we survey and fit throughout that part of the Scottish Borders, including the TD7 district.
What you can choose
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Manual or electric opening
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Steel or aluminium frames
- Double glazed behind a period look
- Often preferred by conservation officers
Things we check at survey
- Lead or matching flashings may be required
- Projection above the roof line is limited — usually as flush as possible
Do you need permission in Selkirk?
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development 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. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Neighbouring towns
Other services in Selkirk
Common questions
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.
Do they suit slate roofs?
Yes — flashings are made for slates and for plain tiles.
Are conservation rooflights double glazed?
Most modern ones are, with slim units behind the traditional frame.
Do you fit conservation rooflights in Selkirk?
Yes. We survey and fit conservation rooflights in Selkirk and across the Scottish Borders. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning 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.
