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Solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Selkirk

Got a room that overheats under the lantern in Selkirk? We swap clear or tired units for solar control or self-cleaning glass in the existing frame. Send photos for a free guide price — you'll get a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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We carry out solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Selkirk and across the TD7 area. If the room under your lantern overheats in summer or glares, the glass is usually the problem, not the frame.

Bright open-plan living space lit by a large roof lantern with solar control glass

What you might be seeing

  • Glare on screens or worktops
  • Furniture or flooring fading under the lantern
  • Clear, uncoated glass in an older lantern

Common causes we find

Clear or standard Low-E glass

Standard units let a lot of solar heat through; solar control coatings reflect more of it.

Orientation

South- and west-facing lanterns gain the most heat in the afternoon.

Covering Selkirk and nearby

Colder winters mean more frosty mornings, and a roof lantern is often the coldest surface in a warm kitchen — so condensation is as common as genuine leaks. We check which you've got before quoting.

Selkirk is around 5 miles from Galashiels, and both are within our Scottish Borders coverage.

Neighbouring places we cover include Galashiels (5 miles), Hawick (9 miles), Jedburgh (12 miles).

What should you expect to pay in Selkirk?

Guide price, per glass unit£345–£895 ex VAT£414–£1,074 inc VAT

Typical range: £345–£895 ex VAT, which is £414–£1,074 with VAT, per glass unit. Towers or scaffold, where needed, are priced into the quote. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing before any work starts.

Do you need permission in Scotland?

Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Scotland. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the planning authority for alterations, with Historic Environment Scotland guidance; check before changing a lantern on a listed property.

How does it work?

  1. Send photosWhatsApp or upload a few photos and tell us when it leaks.
  2. Guide priceWe reply with a guide price and whether a visit is needed.
  3. Fixed price in writingYou approve the price and the date before anything starts.
  4. Repair and testWe fix what's failed, water-test where it matters, and send photos.

Solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Selkirk: questions

How do I get a price for solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Selkirk?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Selkirk postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Selkirk?

Yes. We repair lanterns whoever fitted them. If yours is still under the installer's warranty, contact them first so you don't affect it.

Can you add a film instead?

Films are cheaper but can affect the unit's warranty and may not suit sloped double glazing. We'd rather replace the unit properly.

Does self-cleaning glass mean no cleaning?

It reduces cleaning on the outer face but still needs rain and occasional rinsing, and the inside still needs cleaning.

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