What do sliding rooflights in Arbroath involve?
For Arbroath homes and buildings we offer sliding rooflights: box rooflights whose glass lid slides back for walk-out roof access. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Stone villas, cottages and conservation areas across Scotland often call for conservation rooflights in slate roofs. In Arbroath, as anywhere, sliding rooflights are the usual choice for staircases that rise to a roof terrace.
Arbroath is around 26 km from Dundee, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Dundee and Angus, including the DD11 district.
Specification options
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Integrated balustrade on some ranges
- Rain sensor
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Box (glazed sides) or flat sliding lid
- Full-width, walk-out access to a roof terrace
- Daylight down the stair when closed
Before you order: points to check
- Needs space on the roof for the lid to slide clear
- Weight and point loads need a structural check
Planning, building control and Arbroath
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Arbroath
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Arbroath, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Large box slider with electric drive | £11,995 – £20,395 | £9,995 – £16,995 |
| Standard box slider Typical | £8,995 – £13,195 | £7,495 – £10,995 |
| Flat sliding lid | £7,195 – £9,595 | £5,995 – £7,995 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the DD11 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
What if it is raining?
Fitted with a rain sensor, an electric unit closes automatically. Most also have a manual override for power cuts.
How heavy is it?
Box sliders weigh hundreds of kilograms, so delivery may need a crane or lifting gear, and the structure must be checked.
Does it need planning permission?
A box unit that projects above the roof plane can need planning permission, especially on the front of a house or in a conservation area. We check before you order.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Arbroath?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Arbroath free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
