What we fit in Luton
From flat-roof extensions to period slate roofs, we fit the right rooflight for the building in Luton — after a survey, with a fixed written price.
Period cottages and conservation-area streets are common in the South East, so slim conservation rooflights are often the right choice.
Luton is the main town we list in Bedfordshire; we also cover nearby Dunstable and Harpenden.
Flat roof rooflights in Luton
Lanterns & glass roofs in Luton
Pitched roofs & lofts in Luton
Commercial rooflights in Luton
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Luton
Planning and building rules in England
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
Also covering near Luton
Skylight questions: Luton
Is the survey in Luton free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Luton?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Luton?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Will I need planning permission in Luton?
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof.
Will a rooflight make my room too hot?
It can on a south-facing roof with clear glass. Solar-control glass, an opening unit and a blind keep the room comfortable.
Fixed or opening?
Opening units suit kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms; fixed units are simpler and cheaper where the room already ventilates well.
