Towns we list in Edinburgh & the Lothians
There are 48 postcode districts on our list for Edinburgh & the Lothians. If yours is one of them, you are covered as standard. If it is not, ask anyway: lists like this are never complete, and checking a postcode takes no time at all. Either way the quote you get is written, with travel already included.
Fitting services in Edinburgh & the Lothians
- Fit-only rooflight installation
- Rooflight replacement
- New rooflight in an existing roof
- Rooflight upstands & kerbs
- Rooflight glass replacement
- Rooflight leak repairs
- Flat rooflight installation
- Frameless rooflight installation
- Electric opening rooflight installation
- Walk-on rooflight installation
- Sliding rooflight installation
- Roof access hatch installation
- Roof lantern installation
- Pitched roof window installation
- Loft conversion roof windows
- Conservation rooflight installation
- Sun tunnel installation
- Commercial rooflight installation
- Dome rooflight replacement
- Smoke vent rooflight installation
- Trade rooflight fitting
Planning and building warrants in Scotland
If you live in Scotland, the key question is whether the job is new or a replacement. A new rooflight needs a building warrant. Swapping an old rooflight for a new one, frame included, doesn't, as long as the new unit meets the standards: the energy figure for new or replacement rooflights in alterations is 1.6 W/m²K. Conservation areas have no householder permitted development rights for roof alterations, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Questions about rooflight fitting in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Can you remove and dispose of the old rooflight?
Yes. Taking out the old unit is part of any replacement job, and it leaves with the rest of the waste unless you ask to keep it. Old domes, glass and frames go through proper waste routes. If removal turns up a rotten kerb or damaged decking, we show you what we have found and agree the repair with you before going any further.
Do you need scaffolding to fit a rooflight?
Not always. Single-storey roofs can often be reached safely with ladders, a tower or edge protection. Higher roofs, steep pitches and large units usually need scaffold or a mobile platform, and heavy glass may need a crane. We assess access from your photos or at the survey, and any scaffold or lifting cost is shown as its own line on the written quote.
What is included in the price?
The written quote lists it line by line. Typically that covers fitting labour, fixings, sealants, membrane or flashing materials, any upstand work, internal finishing if agreed, and taking away the waste. For supply and fit, the unit itself is included too. Scaffold, lifting gear and any third-party fees, where needed, are shown separately so you can see what each part of the job costs.
What upstand height and roof pitch does rooflight fitting need?
It depends on the product. Manufacturers usually specify a minimum upstand height above the finished roof surface, and a minimum pitch on the glass so rain runs off. We follow the maker's figures for your unit rather than a rule of thumb. If your existing kerb or roof falls short, we explain the options, such as raising the upstand or choosing a unit with built-in pitch.

