How we approach skylight installation in Selkirk
Thinking about skylight installation in Selkirk? The short answer: survey, supply and fit — new openings, extensions and fit-only work. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
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 skylight installation for builders' projects and retrofits into finished roofs.
Jobs in Selkirk are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
Specification options
- Electrics coordination
- New openings with joist trimming
- Internal plaster reveal
- Upstands and flashings
- Fit only (customer-supplied units)
- Fixed price in writing before work
- Free survey for new installations
Before you order: points to check
- Work at height is planned with suitable access
- Building Regulations approval (a building warrant in Scotland) may be needed
Planning, building control and Selkirk
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What does skylight installation cost in Selkirk?
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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Selkirk address.
- 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Skylight installation in Selkirk: questions
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 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.
Do you work with builders?
Yes — on new extensions we fit to the builder's programme once the upstand or roof is ready.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Selkirk?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Selkirk?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
