Skylight replacement in Aberdeen: what is involved?
For Aberdeen homes and buildings we offer skylight replacement: replacing tired domes and failed glass with a modern rooflight. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Scottish weather is hard on roofs, so we specify rooflights and roof windows with exposure in mind and fit upstands with generous heights. Think of skylight replacement for yellowed domes, misted glass and leaking roof windows.
Aberdeen is the main town we list in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire; we also cover nearby Inverurie and Ellon.
Specification options
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Fixed to electric opening
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Option to add opening and rain sensor
- Better thermal performance
Things we check at survey
- Old glass and domes are disposed of responsibly
- Upstand and roof condition decide the scope
Consents for skylight replacement in Aberdeen
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.
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Aberdeen
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Aberdeen, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement with upstand rebuild and opening unit | £2,995 – £4,795 | £2,495 – £3,995 |
| Dome to flat glass upgrade Typical | £1,915 – £2,995 | £1,595 – £2,495 |
| Like-for-like glass rooflight | £1,555 – £2,155 | £1,295 – £1,795 |
How the job runs
- 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about skylight replacement in Aberdeen
How long does a replacement take?
Usually a day for a standard rooflight on a sound upstand.
Do I need building regulations approval to replace a rooflight?
Replacements in existing homes generally need to meet current thermal standards and may need notification or approval. We advise on the route for your job.
Can you replace only the misted glass?
Sometimes, if the frame is sound and the maker supplies replacement units. Often a complete new rooflight costs little more and performs better.
Do you offer skylight replacement in Aberdeen?
Yes. We carry out skylight replacement in Aberdeen and across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Aberdeen?
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.
