Skylight replacement in Perth: what is involved?
Our skylight replacement service in Perth covers replacing tired domes and failed glass with a modern rooflight. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Stone villas, cottages and conservation areas across Scotland often call for conservation rooflights in slate roofs. In Perth, as anywhere, skylight replacement is the usual choice for older extensions due a modern rooflight.
We cover all of Perth and the PH1 district, and nearby Auchterarder and Kinross.
What you can choose
- Fixed to electric opening
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Like-for-like size replacement
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Option to add opening and rain sensor
- Better thermal performance
Things we check at survey
- Enlarging the opening changes the structure and may need approval
- Old glass and domes are disposed of responsibly
Planning, building control and Perth
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
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. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Perth
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Perth, 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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Perth address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Perth, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Questions about skylight replacement in Perth
What do you do with the old unit?
We remove it from site and recycle what can be recycled.
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.
How long does a replacement take?
Usually a day for a standard rooflight on a sound upstand.
Is the survey in Perth free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Perth?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
