How we approach pitched roof windows in Dundee
For Dundee homes and buildings we offer pitched roof windows: centre-pivot and top-hung skylights for tiled and slate roofs. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Stone villas, cottages and conservation areas across Scotland often call for conservation rooflights in slate roofs. Pitched roof windows suit pitched roofs over bedrooms, stairs and bathrooms.
We cover all of Dundee and the DD1 district, and nearby Carnoustie and Cupar.
Specification options
- Double or triple glazing
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Combination and stacked windows
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Flashings to suit tiles or slates
- Daylight and ventilation in a pitched roof
Things we check at survey
- Rafters may need trimming for wider windows
- Insulation collars and vapour control must be detailed
Consents for pitched roof windows in Dundee
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed. Listed buildings need listed building consent where the work affects their character.
Scottish energy standards for glazing, including rooflights, use an area-weighted average of 1.4–1.6 W/m²K in extensions, so most modern units comply comfortably. 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.
What do pitched roof windows cost in Dundee?
Guide prices for pitched roof windows in Dundee 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Large top-hung or electric window | £2,155 – £3,355 | £1,795 – £2,795 |
| Standard centre-pivot window Typical | £1,435 – £2,155 | £1,195 – £1,795 |
| Small roof window | £1,075 – £1,555 | £895 – £1,295 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about pitched roof windows in Dundee
Will it need building regulations approval?
Fitting a new roof window usually involves cutting rafters and changing the thermal envelope, so building control approval (or, in England and Wales, a competent-person route) is normally needed. We tell you which applies.
Can a roof window be fitted from inside?
In most cases, yes — only the tiles around the opening are lifted, and much of the work is done from inside the loft.
Can roof windows be electric?
Yes — electric and solar-powered models open by remote and many include rain sensors.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Dundee?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Dundee free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
