Skylights and rooflights in Shanklin
SkylightCompany.uk covers Shanklin and the surrounding part of the Isle of Wight, from a single roof window in a loft to a glass link or a warehouse roof.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement.
Neighbouring towns include Sandown (3 km) and Newport, Isle of Wight (12 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Flat roof rooflights in Shanklin
Lanterns & glass roofs in Shanklin
Pitched roofs & lofts in Shanklin
Commercial rooflights in Shanklin
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Shanklin
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. 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.
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. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
Towns near Shanklin
Skylight questions: Shanklin
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Shanklin?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Shanklin?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Shanklin?
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 Shanklin?
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.
Fixed or opening?
Opening units suit kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms; fixed units are simpler and cheaper where the room already ventilates well.
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.
