What we fit in Stanley
SkylightCompany.uk covers Stanley and the surrounding part of Durham, from a single roof window in a loft to a glass link or a warehouse roof.
Coastal exposure along the North East means we look closely at frame finishes and seals.
Stanley sits about 8 km from Chester-le-Street and 9 km from Consett, and we cover the whole DH9 postcode district and the roads in between.
Flat roof rooflights in Stanley
Lanterns & glass roofs in Stanley
Pitched roofs & lofts in Stanley
Commercial rooflights in Stanley
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Stanley
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. 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: Stanley
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Stanley?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Can you work alongside my builder in Stanley?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do you fit skylights and rooflights in Stanley?
Yes. We survey and fit skylights and rooflights in Stanley and across Durham. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Stanley?
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.
