Ridge & pitched glass roofs in Edinburgh and the Lothians: the essentials
Ridge & pitched glass roofs in Edinburgh and the Lothians means dual-pitch glazed roofs for side returns, links and long extensions. Every quote follows a survey of the roof and the room below.
Many Scottish homes have dormers and attic rooms where an extra roof window adds light without a full dormer. Short winter days in Scotland make every square metre of overhead glass count, so rooflight sizing matters.
Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
What you can choose
- Opening vents and electric actuators
- Integrated gutters and box gutters
- Fixed or retractable shading
- Aluminium systems in standard and RAL colours
- Dual-pitch or mono-pitch
- Solar-control glass for south-facing slopes
- Opening vents available
Planning and building rules in Scotland
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. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
Ridge & pitched glass roofs prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Guide prices for ridge & pitched glass roofs in Edinburgh and the Lothians are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Long run with vents and solar glass | £9,595 – £15,595 | £7,995 – £12,995 |
| Typical side return (about 2 × 5 m) Typical | £5,995 – £9,595 | £4,995 – £7,995 |
| Short ridge rooflight | £4,795 – £5,995 | £3,995 – £4,995 |
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.
Ridge rooflights in nearby areas
Common questions
Will it be noisy in the rain?
Glass is quieter than polycarbonate. Triple glazing or laminated glass reduces rain noise further.
Is a glass roof too hot for a kitchen?
Without care, it can be. Solar-control glass, an opening vent at the top and a blind make a south-facing glass roof comfortable.
Can it be partly solid?
Yes — part-glazed, part-insulated roofs balance light and heat.
How long does a ridge roof take to fit?
Typically two to four days once the walls and supports are ready, depending on length and access.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
