Commercial rooflight installation across Edinburgh & the Lothians

Commercial rooflight installation in Edinburgh & the Lothians

Most people looking for commercial rooflight installation in Edinburgh & the Lothians want three answers: can you do it, what will it cost, and when. Yes, anywhere in Edinburgh & the Lothians. Cost starts from a guide of £1,095 and is fixed in a written quote once we know the roof. Timing depends on fitter availability and the weather, so you get offered dates rather than promises. Fit-only jobs, where you already own a commercial rooflight, are usually priced from photos.

Guide prices in Edinburgh & the Lothians

Per standard unit

£1,095 – £1,895including VAT at 20%

Flat glass or polycarbonate unit on an existing kerb, as part of a multi-unit job

Per large unit

£1,895 – £3,345including VAT at 20%

Larger or ventilating units, edge protection in place

Programme of works

£3,345 – £7,195including VAT at 20%

Phased replacement across a building, priced from a survey

Guide ranges for supply & fit, per unit; site set-up priced separately. Your price is fixed in a written quote after we have seen photos or surveyed. Scaffold, access towers or a crane are priced separately if the job needs them, and building warrant fees, where a job needs them, are shown as their own line.

Towns we list in Edinburgh & the Lothians

Coverage in Edinburgh & the Lothians works by postcode, not by distance from an office. Give us the full postcode and we will confirm whether it is standard cover, as it is for most of Scotland, or one of the few remote and island areas handled by arrangement. Either way, you get a written quote before any work is booked, with travel included in the price.

Included in the work

Phasing agreed so occupied areas stay dry and usable
Unit schedule and handover notes for the building's records
New units fitted, sealed and weathered into the roof covering
Working around occupied buildings — We plan noise, dust and access around the people using the building.
Fire performance near boundaries — We check how close the rooflights are to the site boundary and to escape routes.

Rules that apply in Scotland

Rooflight work on non-domestic buildings and blocks of flats in Scotland is covered by the domestic or non-domestic Technical Handbook, depending on the building: a building warrant for new openings, energy limits for the glazing and fire checks near boundaries. Replacements complete with frames have their own rules. We set out what applies before work starts.

Common questions in Edinburgh & the Lothians

Will my new commercial rooflight leak?

A correctly fitted unit should not. Leaks usually trace back to the detail around the frame: an upstand that is too low, a membrane or flashing that is not dressed properly, sealant applied to a damp surface, or water ponding against the kerb. We fit to the maker's instructions and check each of those points. The fitting carries a written workmanship guarantee, with its terms set out on your quote.

Who is responsible for the smoke-control system?

The building's responsible person, duty holder or managing agent, depending on the nation, is responsible for keeping fire safety systems working. Our part is the rooflight and roof work; the controls, detection and commissioning are handled by a smoke-control specialist, and the quote says who does what.

Does a rooflight need a building warrant?

In Scotland a new rooflight needs a building warrant from the council before work starts. Replacing a rooflight complete with its frame doesn't need a warrant, but the new unit must meet the building standards in full, including 1.6 W/m²K. We confirm which applies to your job before you commit.