Rooflights for Portslade homes and buildings
We survey, supply and fit skylights and rooflights in Portslade and the BN41 district — flat rooflights, roof lanterns, roof windows, walk-on glass, sun tunnels and commercial rooflights.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go.
Portslade sits about 4 km from Hove and 6 km from Brighton, and we cover the whole BN41 postcode district and the roads in between.
Flat roof rooflights in Portslade
Lanterns & glass roofs in Portslade
Pitched roofs & lofts in Portslade
Commercial rooflights in Portslade
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Portslade
Planning and building rules in England
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. 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. 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: Portslade
Can you work alongside my builder in Portslade?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Is the survey in Portslade free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Will I need planning permission in Portslade?
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.
Do you fit skylights and rooflights in Portslade?
Yes. We survey and fit skylights and rooflights in Portslade and across East Sussex. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
What guarantees do I get?
Products carry the manufacturer's own warranty, which we pass to you with the product data. Our workmanship terms are set out in the quote.
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.
