What we fit in Andover
SkylightCompany.uk covers Andover and the surrounding part of Hampshire, from a single roof window in a loft to a glass link or a warehouse roof.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens.
We work across Hampshire, including Andover, and in neighbouring towns such as Winchester and Newbury. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Flat roof rooflights in Andover
Lanterns & glass roofs in Andover
Pitched roofs & lofts in Andover
Commercial rooflights in Andover
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Andover
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.
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: Andover
Will I need planning permission in Andover?
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.
Is the survey in Andover 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 Andover?
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 Andover?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
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.
Fixed or opening?
Opening units suit kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms; fixed units are simpler and cheaper where the room already ventilates well.
