How we approach skylight installation in Eyemouth
We handle skylight installation across the Scottish Borders, including Eyemouth. 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.
Short winter days in Scotland make every square metre of overhead glass count, so rooflight sizing matters. Think of skylight installation for builders' projects and retrofits into finished roofs.
From Eyemouth to Kelso, Haddington and North Berwick, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Choices for your Eyemouth project
- New openings with joist trimming
- Electrics coordination
- Supply and fit
- Internal plaster reveal
- Fit only (customer-supplied units)
- Free survey for new installations
- Fit-only for units you have bought
What to check first
- Work at height is planned with suitable access
- Fit-only work relies on the product being suitable and complete
Planning and building rules for Eyemouth
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Skylight installation prices in Eyemouth
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- 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.
- 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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Skylight installation in Eyemouth: questions
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.
Is the survey free?
Yes, for new installations. Repair visits are charged.
Do I need a structural engineer?
For new openings that cut joists or rafters, a structural check is sensible and building control may ask for calculations.
Is the survey in Eyemouth 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 Eyemouth?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
