Skylights and rooflights across Suffolk
Skylights, roof lanterns and roof windows fitted throughout Suffolk, from Ipswich to Bury St Edmunds, after a survey and a fixed written quote.
Flat, open landscape in much of the East means roofs take the wind, so upstand and seal details matter more than the brand of glass.
Coastal towns in the East of England see salty air, so we specify frame finishes and fixings with exposure in mind.
Towns in Suffolk
Products and services in Suffolk
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. 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. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Neighbouring areas
Common questions
Do you cover all of Suffolk?
Yes. We survey and fit across Suffolk, including Ipswich, Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds. Remote and island addresses are by arrangement.
Do I need planning permission for a rooflight in Suffolk?
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.
Do I need building regulations approval?
New openings and extensions go through building control. In England and Wales, replacements can often be self-certified through a competent person scheme; Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own routes. We tell you which applies.
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.
How do I get a price?
Use the guide-price tool for an instant range, or send the form with your postcode and a photo for a fixed quote after survey.
