Pitched roof windows in Kelso: what is involved?
For Kelso 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.
Many Scottish homes have dormers and attic rooms where an extra roof window adds light without a full dormer. In Kelso, as anywhere, pitched roof windows are the usual choice for pitched roofs over bedrooms, stairs and bathrooms.
We work across the Scottish Borders, including Kelso, and in neighbouring towns such as Jedburgh and Galashiels. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Choices for your Kelso project
- Double or triple glazing
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Combination and stacked windows
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Blinds and electric opening available
- Centre-pivot opening for easy cleaning from inside
Before you order: points to check
- Rafters may need trimming for wider windows
- Escape-window rules can apply to loft rooms
Do you need permission in Kelso?
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.
Scotland's Technical Handbook (section 6) asks for windows, doors and rooflights in an extension to average 1.4–1.6 W/m²K, with no single unit worse than 3.3 W/m²K. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Pitched roof windows prices in Kelso
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Kelso, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the TD5 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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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Questions about pitched roof windows in Kelso
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 you replace an old roof window?
Yes — replacement into the same opening is usually quicker than a new install, often a few hours per window.
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.
Will I need planning permission in Kelso?
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas.
Can you work alongside my builder in Kelso?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
