Skylights and rooflights in Accrington
We survey, supply and fit skylights and rooflights in Accrington and the BB5 district — flat rooflights, roof lanterns, roof windows, walk-on glass, sun tunnels and commercial rooflights.
Rear kitchen extensions on North West semis often have small domes from decades ago that leak or have yellowed.
Neighbouring towns include Rawtenstall (8 km) and Blackburn (8 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Flat roof rooflights in Accrington
Lanterns & glass roofs in Accrington
Pitched roofs & lofts in Accrington
Commercial rooflights in Accrington
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Accrington
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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. 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 Accrington
Skylight questions: Accrington
Do you fit skylights and rooflights in Accrington?
Yes. We survey and fit skylights and rooflights in Accrington and across Lancashire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Accrington?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Will I need planning permission in Accrington?
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 Accrington?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
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.
What guarantees do I get?
Products carry the manufacturer's own warranty, which we pass to you with the product data. Our workmanship terms are set out in the quote.
