Flat rooflights in the Scottish Borders
Buy flat rooflights for homes and building projects anywhere in the Scottish Borders. See guide prices below, then get a fixed written quote for your size, glass and colours.
Get a price in the Scottish Borders
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing flat rooflights in the Scottish Borders
A single near-flat pane on an upstand: minimal, low and discreet.
Across the Scottish Borders, the shortest day brings around 7h 02m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 57.9° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- Usually cheaper than a lantern
- Single glazed unit with a slight fall
- Fixed or electric opening versions
- Very low profile from outside
Delivery and fitting in the Scottish Borders
Delivery to mainland addresses here is quoted for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Fitting can be quoted where we have cover; send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb and we will confirm before quoting.
Flat rooflight prices
Guide prices for common flat rooflight sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1000 mm | 1.00 m² | £595–£695£496 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1200 × 1200 mm | 1.44 m² | £695–£845£579 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £695–£845£579 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £845–£995£704 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 1500 mm | 2.25 m² | £895–£1,095£746 ex VAT from | Configure |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with self-cleaning double glazing in a stock colour. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.
Planning and building regulations in the Scottish Borders
Here the Building (Scotland) Regulations and the domestic Technical Handbook set the standards, with a building warrant usually required for extension work.
Householder permitted development in Scotland has its own rules, and listed buildings and conservation areas need extra care.
Building regulations are checked by your local authority building standards (verifier) service. Some like-for-like replacement work does not need a building warrant but must still meet the building standards. Your council's building standards service can confirm.
Sources: Building standards technical handbooks, gov.scot · Do I need planning permission?, mygov.scot
Flat rooflights in the Scottish Borders: questions
Do flat rooflights leak?
They should not, provided they are installed on a properly flashed upstand with the right fall and the seals are maintained.
Are flat rooflights cheaper than lanterns?
Usually, size for size. They use one glass unit and a simple frame.
Can a flat rooflight open?
Some ranges offer electric opening versions. Ask for availability for your size.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in the Scottish Borders?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your council before ordering.