What we fit in Shirley
SkylightCompany.uk covers Shirley and the surrounding part of the West Midlands, from a single roof window in a loft to a glass link or a warehouse roof.
Midlands housing is a mix of Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and newer estates, and rear kitchen extensions with flat rooflights are a common upgrade.
Neighbouring towns include Solihull (3 km) and Birmingham (10 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Flat roof rooflights in Shirley
Lanterns & glass roofs in Shirley
Pitched roofs & lofts in Shirley
Commercial rooflights in Shirley
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Shirley
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. 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: Shirley
Can you work alongside my builder in Shirley?
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 Shirley?
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 Shirley?
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.
Do you fit skylights and rooflights in Shirley?
Yes. We survey and fit skylights and rooflights in Shirley and across the West Midlands. 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.
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.
