What we fit in Whitefield
From flat-roof extensions to period slate roofs, we fit the right rooflight for the building in Whitefield — after a survey, with a fixed written price.
Exposed hillside towns in the North West need flashing and seal details that cope with wind-driven rain.
Jobs in Whitefield 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 Whitefield
Lanterns & glass roofs in Whitefield
Pitched roofs & lofts in Whitefield
Commercial rooflights in Whitefield
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Whitefield
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: Whitefield
Is the survey in Whitefield free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Will I need planning permission in Whitefield?
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Whitefield?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Whitefield?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
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.
