Rooflights for Harlow homes and buildings
SkylightCompany.uk covers Harlow and the surrounding part of Essex, from a single roof window in a loft to a glass link or a warehouse roof.
Barn conversions and timber-framed homes across the East often call for conservation rooflights or bespoke glass.
We work across Essex, including Harlow, and in neighbouring towns such as Hoddesdon and Bishop's Stortford. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Flat roof rooflights in Harlow
Lanterns & glass roofs in Harlow
Pitched roofs & lofts in Harlow
Commercial rooflights in Harlow
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Harlow
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.
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. 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: Harlow
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Harlow?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Harlow 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 Harlow?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Harlow?
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.
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.
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.
