Rooflight upstands & kerbs across Edinburgh & the Lothians

Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Edinburgh & the Lothians

Before any rooflight upstand is fitted in Edinburgh & the Lothians, three measurements get checked: the builder's opening, the external size of the unit, and the upstand height above the finished roof, or the batten and tile details on a pitched roof. Get those right and the rest of the job follows. We handle rooflight upstands & kerbs in every part of Edinburgh & the Lothians, with 7 towns listed on the site and the countryside between them covered too.

Guide prices in Edinburgh & the Lothians

Timber upstand

£245 – £445including VAT at 20%

Treated timber kerb built square and level to the maker's size

Insulated upstand

£445 – £845including VAT at 20%

Kerb with insulation and the roof membrane turned up and dressed

Large or with trimming

£845 – £1,445including VAT at 20%

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 Edinburgh & the Lothians

Builders and roofers working in Edinburgh & the Lothians can use us for the rooflight element of a job, wherever the site is in Scotland. Homeowners can book us directly. In both cases the fitters come to the address, the work follows the maker's instructions, and a written quote fixes the price first. Fitting is carried out by vetted teams under S&K's direction.

What the job includes

Height set above the finished roof to the maker's stated minimum
Treated timber frame fixed down to the deck and joists
Insulation fitted to the upstand faces to limit heat loss
Fall built in or level — We confirm whether your rooflight needs the kerb to provide a fall or should sit level.
Roof covering compatibility — We check what the roof is covered in before choosing how the membrane meets the kerb.

Rules that apply in Scotland

In Scotland a new rooflight needs a building warrant before work starts. A like-for-like replacement including the frame is exempt from a warrant but must meet current standards, so the glazing has to reach 1.6 W/m²K or better. For planning, rooflights on houses outside conservation areas can often go ahead under permitted development, but it is worth confirming with the planning authority.

Common questions in Edinburgh & the Lothians

Do you cover Edinburgh & the Lothians?

Yes. Fitters travel to addresses in Edinburgh & the Lothians and the surrounding districts, including EH postcodes. We do not run an office there; the survey and the fitting happen at your property. A few island and remote postcodes are covered by arrangement; if yours is one, we confirm travel and dates before quoting.

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.

Can you fit a rooflight in winter or when it is raining?

Yes, within limits. Cold is less of a problem than wet, because membranes, primers and sealants need a dry surface to bond. We plan fitting days around the forecast and may move a date if heavy rain is due. If the roof has to be opened up, it is not left overnight without a temporary weather seal, so the room below stays dry while the work is finished.