How we approach skylight installation in Inverness
We handle skylight installation across the Highlands and Islands, including Inverness. In short: survey, supply and fit — new openings, extensions and fit-only work. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Scottish weather is hard on roofs, so we specify rooflights and roof windows with exposure in mind and fit upstands with generous heights. In Inverness, as anywhere, skylight installation is the usual choice for new extensions, new openings and fit-only jobs.
Inverness is the main town we list in the Highlands and Islands; we also cover nearby Elgin and Huntly.
What you can choose
- Internal plaster reveal
- Upstands and flashings
- Supply and fit
- New openings with joist trimming
- Electrics coordination
- Making good inside included
- Free survey for new installations
Things we check at survey
- Structural changes may need an engineer's check
- Building Regulations approval (a building warrant in Scotland) may be needed
Consents for skylight installation in Inverness
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Inverness
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Inverness, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| New opening in an existing roof, supply and fit | £2,395 – £5,395 | £1,995 – £4,495 |
| Supply and fit into a new extension Typical | £1,435 – £3,595 | £1,195 – £2,995 |
| Fit only, customer-supplied unit | £595 – £1,195 | £495 – £995 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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.
Neighbouring towns
Other services in Inverness
Questions about skylight installation in Inverness
Who handles building control?
We tell you which route applies — building control approval, a building warrant in Scotland, or in England and Wales self-certification by a registered competent person — and supply the product data.
Do you fit rooflights bought elsewhere?
Yes. We check the product and the opening first, and our workmanship terms cover the fitting rather than the product.
How long does installation take?
Fitting into a prepared upstand takes about a day. A new opening in an existing roof, including making good, often takes two to three days.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Inverness?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Can you work alongside my builder in Inverness?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
