Scottish Borders
Roof lanterns and rooflights for rear extensions in the Scottish Borders
Lanterns, flat rooflights and walk-on glass that bring light deep into the plan. Across the Scottish Borders we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Hawick, Galashiels and Peebles.
Rear extensions in the Scottish Borders gain most from a rooflight placed against the old back wall, where the room would otherwise be darkest. Post-war semis and terraces are common around the Scottish Borders, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
What does it cost in the Scottish Borders?
As a guide, £2,200–£4,500 including VAT. These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
What approvals does it need in the Scottish Borders?
Insulation and glazing follow Section 6 of the Scottish Technical Handbook; the building warrant drawings show how the extension meets it.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Where in the Scottish Borders do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Lantern or flat rooflight?
A lantern gives height and a feature; a flat rooflight is cleaner and lower-profile.
Can a rooflight open?
Yes, manually or electrically, with rain sensors.
Will it leak?
Not when fitted on a proper upstand with the membrane dressed up it.
Do you cover all of the Scottish Borders?
We cover 5 towns and districts in the Scottish Borders, including Hawick, Galashiels and Peebles.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.