Skylights and rooflights in Gateshead
SkylightCompany.uk covers Gateshead and the surrounding part of Tyne and Wear, from a single roof window in a loft to a glass link or a warehouse roof.
Coastal exposure along the North East means we look closely at frame finishes and seals.
Neighbouring towns include Newcastle upon Tyne (1 km) and Felling (2 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Flat roof rooflights in Gateshead
Lanterns & glass roofs in Gateshead
Pitched roofs & lofts in Gateshead
Commercial rooflights in Gateshead
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Gateshead
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.
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.
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Skylight questions: Gateshead
How do I book a survey in Gateshead?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Gateshead free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Gateshead?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you fit skylights and rooflights in Gateshead?
Yes. We survey and fit skylights and rooflights in Gateshead and across Tyne and Wear. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
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.
Fixed or opening?
Opening units suit kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms; fixed units are simpler and cheaper where the room already ventilates well.
