Roof lanterns for Kelso: the essentials
Roof lanterns in Kelso means hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. We cover the TD5 district and the rest of the Scottish Borders, with a survey before any price is fixed.
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. Think of roof lanterns for orangeries, kitchen-diners and single-storey extensions.
Kelso sits about 15 km from Jedburgh and 24 km from Galashiels, and we cover the whole TD5 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Internal and external colours
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Opening vents with electric control
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Double or triple glazed with solar-control options
- Slim aluminium bars, more glass
Before you order: points to check
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
- Larger lanterns may need a steel or timber ring beam
Planning, building control and Kelso
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.
Guide prices for Kelso
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 bespoke aluminium lantern | £5,995 – £10,795 | £4,995 – £8,995 |
| Mid-size aluminium lantern (2 × 3 m) Typical | £3,955 – £5,995 | £3,295 – £4,995 |
| Small lantern (1 × 2 m) | £2,995 – £3,955 | £2,495 – £3,295 |
How the job runs
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Kelso address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Kelso, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
Do they leak?
Modern lanterns are sealed systems. Leaks usually trace back to the kerb or roof membrane detail, which we form and check ourselves.
Can a lantern go on an existing extension?
Yes, if the flat roof structure can be opened up and trimmed. We check joists and the roof build-up at survey.
Roof lantern or flat rooflight?
A lantern adds height and sky from all sides; a flat rooflight is lower-profile and cleaner from outside. Our guide compares them in detail.
Is the survey in Kelso free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Kelso?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
