Skylights and rooflights in Wickford
We survey, supply and fit skylights and rooflights in Wickford and the SS12 district — flat rooflights, roof lanterns, roof windows, walk-on glass, sun tunnels and commercial rooflights.
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 Wickford 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 Wickford
Lanterns & glass roofs in Wickford
Pitched roofs & lofts in Wickford
Commercial rooflights in Wickford
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Wickford
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. 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.
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: Wickford
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Wickford?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Wickford?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Wickford free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Will I need planning permission in Wickford?
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.
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.
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.
