Skylights and rooflights in Ely
From flat-roof extensions to period slate roofs, we fit the right rooflight for the building in Ely — after a survey, with a fixed written price.
Coastal towns in the East of England see salty air, so we specify frame finishes and fixings with exposure in mind.
Jobs in Ely are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
Flat roof rooflights in Ely
Lanterns & glass roofs in Ely
Pitched roofs & lofts in Ely
Commercial rooflights in Ely
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Ely
Planning and building rules in England
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line. 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.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. 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.
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Skylight questions: Ely
How do I book a survey in Ely?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you fit skylights and rooflights in Ely?
Yes. We survey and fit skylights and rooflights in Ely and across Cambridgeshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Ely?
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.
Is the survey in Ely free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do you take a deposit?
Nothing is paid until you accept a written quote. Made-to-measure products are ordered after you accept, we tell you in writing when the order is placed, and the quote states the payment stages.
Can a skylight be fitted into an existing flat roof?
Yes. We form the opening, trim joists, build an insulated upstand, re-waterproof and make good the ceiling.
