What we fit in Basildon
SkylightCompany.uk covers Basildon and the surrounding part of Essex, from a single roof window in a loft to a glass link or a warehouse roof.
Many homes in the East have low-pitched roofs on later extensions, which are better served by flat rooflights than pitched roof windows.
Jobs in Basildon 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 Basildon
Lanterns & glass roofs in Basildon
Pitched roofs & lofts in Basildon
Commercial rooflights in Basildon
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Basildon
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. 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: Basildon
Is the survey in Basildon free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Basildon?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Basildon?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Will I need planning permission in Basildon?
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.
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.
Fixed or opening?
Opening units suit kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms; fixed units are simpler and cheaper where the room already ventilates well.
