What do commercial & industrial rooflights in Hove involve?
Thinking about commercial & industrial rooflights in Hove? The short answer: rooflights for warehouses, schools, offices and retail units. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. In Hove, as anywhere, commercial & industrial rooflights are the usual choice for industrial roofs with tired or fragile rooflight sheets.
Hove sits about 2 km from Brighton and 4 km from Portslade, and we cover the whole BN3 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Hove project
- Continuous barrel-vault rooflights
- Mesh or grilles under fragile areas
- Modular glass rooflights
- GRP or polycarbonate in-plane rooflight sheets
- Polycarbonate domes
- Replacement of discoloured or fragile sheets
- Smoke-vent options where needed
Things we check at survey
- Fire performance of rooflight materials matters near boundaries
- Fragile rooflights are a known fall hazard — work at height must be planned
Building control and safety duties in Hove
On commercial roofs the main questions are usually building control, fire classification of rooflight materials and safe access rather than householder permitted development. We confirm the route for your building before ordering.
For buildings other than dwellings, Approved Document L Volume 2 sets limiting U-values of 2.2 W/m²K for rooflights and 3.0 W/m²K for roof ventilators, including smoke vents. Fragile-roof safety and access are planned before work starts.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Commercial & industrial rooflights prices in Hove
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Barrel-vault or modular glass rooflight | £3,595 – £8,395 | £2,995 – £6,995 |
| Commercial flat-glass rooflight Typical | £1,795 – £3,595 | £1,495 – £2,995 |
| Dome or in-plane sheet replacement | £1,075 – £1,795 | £895 – £1,495 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Hove, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Commercial & industrial rooflights in Hove: questions
Can rooflights double as smoke vents?
Some units are certified smoke ventilators. See our smoke-vent rooflights page.
Do you supply O&M information?
Yes — product data, manufacturer warranties and maintenance notes are handed over at completion.
Are old rooflights a safety risk?
Older plastic rooflight sheets can become brittle. Anyone working on the roof must treat them as fragile unless proven otherwise.
Can you work alongside my builder in Hove?
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 Hove?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
