Skylights and rooflights in Whitehaven
We survey, supply and fit skylights and rooflights in Whitehaven and the CA28 district — flat rooflights, roof lanterns, roof windows, walk-on glass, sun tunnels and commercial rooflights.
Exposed hillside towns in the North West need flashing and seal details that cope with wind-driven rain.
Jobs in Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven
Lanterns & glass roofs in Whitehaven
Pitched roofs & lofts in Whitehaven
Commercial rooflights in Whitehaven
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Whitehaven
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. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
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. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
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Skylight questions: Whitehaven
Will I need planning permission in Whitehaven?
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.
Do you fit skylights and rooflights in Whitehaven?
Yes. We survey and fit skylights and rooflights in Whitehaven and across Cumbria. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Whitehaven?
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 Whitehaven?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Can I cancel?
Made-to-measure products are excluded from the statutory 14-day cancellation right, but you can cancel without charge until we place the order with the manufacturer. Our terms explain the rest.
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.
