What is a rooflight loft conversion?
A rooflight loft conversion (sometimes called a roof window conversion) keeps the existing roof shape and adds roof windows that sit flush with the slope. The floor is strengthened, a staircase is added and the space is insulated and finished.
How much does a rooflight loft conversion cost in Selkirk?
In Selkirk, a rooflight loft conversion typically costs £29,000–£43,500 for a typical rooflight conversion, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). Prices in Scotland sit near the national average for this kind of work, and the range for Selkirk reflects that. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| A typical rooflight conversion | £29,000–£43,500 |
| Higher specification | £43,500–£54,500 |
The main things that change the cost:
- Storage and finishes
- Fire safety upgrades
- Floor and roof strengthening
- Number of roof windows
A guide range is only a starting point: the guide price tool gives an instant figure for your size, and a free survey turns it into a fixed quote.
Do you need planning permission for a rooflight loft conversion in Selkirk?
Approvals for a rooflight loft conversion in Selkirk follow the rules for Scotland. In Scotland rooflights that project no more than 1 metre from the roof are often permitted development, though conservation areas and listed buildings need consent. A building warrant is needed for the conversion itself.
In Scotland a building warrant is needed before work starts on most extensions, loft conversions and conversions. It is issued by the council’s building standards service. When the work is finished, a completion certificate is submitted and accepted by the council after inspection.
If the answer is not clear-cut, we can apply for formal confirmation before you commit to the build.
What we handle
On a typical rooflight loft conversion we handle:
- Electrics, heating and plastering
- Floor joists and any steel beams
- Staircase and fire-safe escape route
- Roof windows installed
- Drawings and structural calculations
- Insulation between and under rafters
How long does it take?
Build time is typically 4 to 6 weeks on site. Before that, surveys, drawings and approvals usually take 6 to 12 weeks, longer if the council asks for changes.
Building in Selkirk
In Scotland, bungalows and one-and-a-half-storey homes are common, so dormer conversions are a popular way to add bedrooms.
If your home is in Selkirk or close by in Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles, a free home visit is the first step.
How it works
- 01
Visit and measured survey
A free visit to understand the project, check access and take measurements.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Approvals
Planning or permitted development confirmation, building regulations and any party wall matters.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions about rooflight loft conversions in Selkirk
Do I need planning permission for a rooflight loft conversion in Selkirk?
In Scotland rooflights that project no more than 1 metre from the roof are often permitted development, though conservation areas and listed buildings need consent. A building warrant is needed for the conversion itself.
What about fire safety?
The same escape rules apply as for any loft conversion, so a protected stairway and smoke alarms are typically needed.
How much does a rooflight loft conversion cost in Selkirk?
In Selkirk, a rooflight loft conversion typically costs £29,000–£43,500 for a typical rooflight conversion, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
Can I have a bathroom?
Yes, where there is enough head height at the shower or bath position.
How much head height do I need?
Around 2.2 metres or more from the top of the ceiling joists to the ridge is a good starting point. Insulation and new floor joists reduce the height.
Do you build rooflight loft conversions in Selkirk?
Yes. We build rooflight loft conversions across Selkirk, including postcodes TD7. Every project starts with a free home visit.