Rooflights for Swindon homes and buildings
SkylightCompany.uk covers Swindon and the surrounding part of Wiltshire, from a single roof window in a loft to a glass link or a warehouse roof.
Holiday lets and second homes across the South West often want roof windows with blinds and remote opening for when the house is empty.
We cover all of Swindon and the SN1 district, and nearby Marlborough and Cirencester.
Flat roof rooflights in Swindon
Lanterns & glass roofs in Swindon
Pitched roofs & lofts in Swindon
Commercial rooflights in Swindon
Upgrades, repairs & fitting in Swindon
Planning and building rules in England
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. 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.
Towns near Swindon
Skylight questions: Swindon
Can you work alongside my builder in Swindon?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Is the survey in Swindon free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Will I need planning permission in Swindon?
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.
How do I book a survey in Swindon?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We 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.
