Guide prices in Highlands & Islands
Up to 1 m²
Laminated walk-on unit with anti-slip finish, fitted level with the terrace
Up to 2 m²
Larger walk-on glazing
Large or bespoke
Big panes, structural calculations, lifting gear
Guide ranges for supply & fit. 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 Highlands & Islands
From the larger towns to the smaller places in between, we take on rooflight fitting across Highlands & Islands. 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.
Island and remote addresses here — Shetland, Orkney, the Western Isles and parts of the mainland — are covered by arrangement, with travel priced into the quote. Surveys at island addresses are arranged case by case, and we often price from photos first.
- Walk-on rooflights in Fort William
- Walk-on rooflights in Inverness
- Walk-on rooflights in Kirkwall
- Walk-on rooflights in Lerwick
- Walk-on rooflights in Stornoway
Included in the work
- Lifting plan for the unit, including people or gear for the day
- Perimeter joints sealed and the waterproofing lapped as the maker shows
- Engineer's calculations and the unit's loading data checked together
- Units tested to old standards — We check which standard the walk-on unit has been tested to.
- Weight on delivery day — We plan the delivery and lift before booking any lifting gear or extra hands.
Rules that apply in Scotland
In Scotland, forming a new rooflight opening needs a building warrant from the council, because the roof is being altered. Replacing an existing rooflight complete with its frame doesn't need a warrant, but the new unit still has to meet the building standards, including the 1.6 W/m²K energy figure for windows and rooflights in alterations. Planning depends on the house and where it is: householder permitted development rights don't apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings need consent. We confirm this with you before quoting.
Common questions in Highlands & Islands
Do you cover Highlands & Islands?
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.
Can you replace an old dome without redoing the whole roof?
Usually, yes. If the existing kerb is sound, level and tall enough, a new unit can often sit on it with a fresh seal to the roof covering. If the kerb is rotten or too low, we rebuild it and patch the covering around it rather than stripping the whole roof. This is checked at the survey and included in the written quote, so you know the full scope first.
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.
