Skylights and rooflights in Heswall
From flat-roof extensions to period slate roofs, we fit the right rooflight for the building in Heswall — after a survey, with a fixed written price.
The North West gets more rain than most of England, so upstand height, membrane detailing and rain sensors on opening units are not optional extras.
Heswall sits about 6 km from Bebington and 9 km from Birkenhead, and we cover the whole CH60 postcode district and the roads in between.
Flat roof rooflights in Heswall
Lanterns & glass roofs in Heswall
Pitched roofs & lofts in Heswall
Commercial rooflights in Heswall
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Heswall
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. 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.
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. 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.
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Skylight questions: Heswall
How do I book a survey in Heswall?
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 fit skylights and rooflights in Heswall?
Yes. We survey and fit skylights and rooflights in Heswall and across Merseyside. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Heswall?
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.
Is the survey in Heswall free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
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.
