What we fit in Carlisle
From flat-roof extensions to period slate roofs, we fit the right rooflight for the building in Carlisle — after a survey, with a fixed written price.
Converted mills and warehouses in the North West often have large rooflights or glass roofs that need specialist replacement.
We cover all of Carlisle and the CA1 district, and nearby Penrith and Keswick.
Flat roof rooflights in Carlisle
Lanterns & glass roofs in Carlisle
Pitched roofs & lofts in Carlisle
Commercial rooflights in Carlisle
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Carlisle
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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
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Skylight questions: Carlisle
Do you fit skylights and rooflights in Carlisle?
Yes. We survey and fit skylights and rooflights in Carlisle and across Cumbria. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Carlisle free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Will I need planning permission in Carlisle?
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.
How do I book a survey in Carlisle?
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 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.
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.
