What do dome rooflights involve?
Dome rooflights in Argyll and Bute means polycarbonate and acrylic domes for flat roofs, new or replacement. Every quote follows a survey of the roof and the room below.
Scottish weather is hard on roofs, so we specify rooflights and roof windows with exposure in mind and fit upstands with generous heights. Many Scottish homes have dormers and attic rooms where an extra roof window adds light without a full dormer.
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Specification options in Argyll and Bute
- Insulated PVC or GRP upstands
- Clear, opal or tinted
- Fixed or hinged with vent
- Fall-through protection mesh
- Twin, triple or quad skin
- Light, impact-resistant domes
- Suits schools, flats and commercial roofs
Planning and building rules in Scotland
On commercial roofs the main questions are usually building control, fire classification of rooflight materials and safe access rather than householder permitted development. We confirm the route for your building before ordering.
For non-domestic buildings in Scotland, the non-domestic Technical Handbook (section 6) sets the energy standards for rooflights; we supply the manufacturer's data for the building warrant. Fire classification of rooflight materials near boundaries is checked at specification.
Dome rooflights prices in Argyll and Bute
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Argyll and Bute, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Dome and new insulated upstand | £955 – £1,675 | £795 – £1,395 |
| Hinged or vented dome Typical | £715 – £1,195 | £595 – £995 |
| Replacement fixed dome | £475 – £835 | £395 – £695 |
How the job runs
- Tell us about the roof. Send the postcode, rough sizes and a photo or two through the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool.
- Free survey. For new installations a surveyor measures the opening, checks the roof build-up and talks through glass and options.
- Fixed written quote. You get the product, the work and the price in writing. Nothing is ordered or paid for until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We fit, seal and make good, then hand over product data, warranties and any certificate paperwork.
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Common questions
Can you replace just the dome?
Yes, if the upstand is sound and the size matches. Otherwise we replace both.
Why has my dome gone yellow?
UV breaks down older plastics over time. Modern domes have UV-protective layers, but all plastics age.
Do domes leak?
Leaks are usually at the upstand seal or the membrane. Replacing the dome and resealing often fixes it.
Can domes open?
Hinged and vented domes are available, manual or electric.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Argyll and Bute?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
