What we fit in Borehamwood
We survey, supply and fit skylights and rooflights in Borehamwood and the WD6 district — flat rooflights, roof lanterns, roof windows, walk-on glass, sun tunnels and commercial rooflights.
Period cottages and conservation-area streets are common in the South East, so slim conservation rooflights are often the right choice.
We work across Hertfordshire, including Borehamwood, and in neighbouring towns such as Barnet and Bushey. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Flat roof rooflights in Borehamwood
Lanterns & glass roofs in Borehamwood
Pitched roofs & lofts in Borehamwood
Commercial rooflights in Borehamwood
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Borehamwood
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. 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: Borehamwood
Is the survey in Borehamwood 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 Borehamwood?
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 Borehamwood?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Borehamwood?
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.
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.
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.
