How we approach skylight replacement in Selkirk
Skylight replacement in Selkirk means replacing tired domes and failed glass with a modern rooflight. We cover the TD7 district and the rest of the Scottish Borders, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Many Scottish homes have dormers and attic rooms where an extra roof window adds light without a full dormer. Typical uses for skylight replacement include older extensions due a modern rooflight.
From Selkirk to Galashiels, Hawick and Jedburgh, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
What you can choose
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Fixed to electric opening
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Often reuses the existing opening
- Better thermal performance
Things we check at survey
- A replacement is a chance to meet current thermal standards
- Old glass and domes are disposed of responsibly
Consents for skylight replacement in Selkirk
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.
Scotland's Technical Handbook (section 6) asks for windows, doors and rooflights in an extension to average 1.4–1.6 W/m²K, with no single unit worse than 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.
Guide prices for Selkirk
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Selkirk, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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 |
The process, step by step
- 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.
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Skylight replacement in Selkirk: questions
What do you do with the old unit?
We remove it from site and recycle what can be recycled.
Will it mess up my ceiling?
We protect the room and make good the reveal. Minor decoration may be needed afterwards.
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 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.
Do you offer skylight replacement in Selkirk?
Yes. We carry out skylight replacement in Selkirk and across the Scottish Borders. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
