Rooflights for Newcastle upon Tyne homes and buildings
We survey, supply and fit skylights and rooflights in Newcastle upon Tyne and the NE1 district — flat rooflights, roof lanterns, roof windows, walk-on glass, sun tunnels and commercial rooflights.
Older flat-roofed extensions in the North East are often due a new roof covering — the right time to upgrade the rooflight too.
We cover all of Newcastle upon Tyne and the NE1 district, and nearby Gateshead and Gosforth.
Flat roof rooflights in Newcastle upon Tyne
Lanterns & glass roofs in Newcastle upon Tyne
Pitched roofs & lofts in Newcastle upon Tyne
Commercial rooflights in Newcastle upon Tyne
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Newcastle upon Tyne
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. 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.
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Skylight questions: Newcastle upon Tyne
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Can you work alongside my builder in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
How do I book a survey in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Newcastle upon Tyne?
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.
Fixed or opening?
Opening units suit kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms; fixed units are simpler and cheaper where the room already ventilates well.
Can I cancel?
Made-to-measure products are excluded from the statutory 14-day cancellation right, but you can cancel without charge until we place the order with the manufacturer. Our terms explain the rest.
