What we fit in Manchester
SkylightCompany.uk covers Manchester and the surrounding part of Greater Manchester, from a single roof window in a loft to a glass link or a warehouse roof.
Exposed hillside towns in the North West need flashing and seal details that cope with wind-driven rain.
Manchester is the main town we list in Greater Manchester; we also cover nearby Salford and Failsworth.
Flat roof rooflights in Manchester
Lanterns & glass roofs in Manchester
Pitched roofs & lofts in Manchester
Commercial rooflights in Manchester
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Manchester
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.
Towns near Manchester
Skylight questions: Manchester
Do you fit skylights and rooflights in Manchester?
Yes. We survey and fit skylights and rooflights in Manchester and across Greater Manchester. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Manchester?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Can you work alongside my builder in Manchester?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
How do I book a survey in Manchester?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Fixed or opening?
Opening units suit kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms; fixed units are simpler and cheaper where the room already ventilates well.
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.
