What we fit in Hyde
We survey, supply and fit skylights and rooflights in Hyde and the SK14 district — flat rooflights, roof lanterns, roof windows, walk-on glass, sun tunnels and commercial rooflights.
Exposed hillside towns in the North West need flashing and seal details that cope with wind-driven rain.
We work across Greater Manchester, including Hyde, and in neighbouring towns such as Denton and Dukinfield. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Flat roof rooflights in Hyde
Lanterns & glass roofs in Hyde
Pitched roofs & lofts in Hyde
Commercial rooflights in Hyde
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Hyde
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.
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. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
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Skylight questions: Hyde
Is the survey in Hyde free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Can you work alongside my builder in Hyde?
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 Hyde?
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Hyde?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you take a deposit?
Nothing is paid until you accept a written quote. Made-to-measure products are ordered after you accept, we tell you in writing when the order is placed, and the quote states the payment stages.
Will a rooflight make my room too hot?
It can on a south-facing roof with clear glass. Solar-control glass, an opening unit and a blind keep the room comfortable.
