What we fit in Purley
Looking for skylights in Purley? We handle survey, supply and fitting for homes and businesses across CR8 and nearby Coulsdon and South Croydon.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces with narrow side returns are typical of much of London, and a glass roof or long flat rooflight is the usual way to keep the back rooms bright once the return is built over.
Neighbouring towns include Coulsdon (3 km) and South Croydon (3 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Flat roof rooflights in Purley
Lanterns & glass roofs in Purley
Pitched roofs & lofts in Purley
Commercial rooflights in Purley
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Purley
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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. 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: Purley
How do I book a survey in Purley?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Purley?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Purley free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do you fit skylights and rooflights in Purley?
Yes. We survey and fit skylights and rooflights in Purley and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
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.
