Guide prices in Argyll & Bute
Timber upstand
Treated timber kerb built square and level to the maker's size
Insulated upstand
Kerb with insulation and the roof membrane turned up and dressed
Large or with trimming
Bigger kerbs or where joists need trimming first
Guide ranges for labour and materials, rooflight not included. 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 Argyll & Bute
From the larger towns to the smaller places in between, we take on rooflight fitting across Argyll & Bute. The process is the same for a terrace, a farmhouse extension or an industrial unit: details first, written quote second, fitting day third. Remote and island addresses in Scotland, where they arise, are covered by arrangement, and we tell you that before quoting.
Argyll's islands, and some remote mainland addresses, are covered by arrangement, with travel and any ferry costs priced into the quote before you commit.
What we do on the day
- Treated timber frame fixed down to the deck and joists
- Diagonals measured so the kerb is square before anything sits on it
- Fall built into the kerb where the rooflight needs one
- Energy limit for site-built kerbs — We insulate the kerb to what the building standards in Scotland expect; England and Wales set 0.35 W/m²K for site-built upstands.
- Roof covering compatibility — We check what the roof is covered in before choosing how the membrane meets the kerb.
Rules that apply 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.
Common questions in Argyll & Bute
Do you cover Argyll & Bute?
Yes, with some addresses by arrangement. Mainland towns are covered in the usual way. Island and remote addresses are taken on case by case, with travel, dates and any ferry costs confirmed in the written quote before you commit.
Do you offer trade rates for builders and roofers?
We carry out subcontract fitting for builders, roofers, extension companies and commercial contractors. Pricing is per job or per schedule of units, agreed in writing before we start. We can work to your programme, fit on your upstand or build our own, and leave the opening ready for the next trade. Send drawings or a unit schedule and we will come back with a trade 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.
