What do commercial & industrial rooflights in Greenwich involve?
Commercial & industrial rooflights in Greenwich means rooflights for warehouses, schools, offices and retail units. We cover the SE10 district and the rest of Greater London, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces with narrow side returns are typical of much of London, and a glass roof or long flat rooflight is the usual way to keep the back rooms bright once the return is built over. Typical uses for commercial & industrial rooflights include industrial roofs with tired or fragile rooflight sheets.
Jobs in Greenwich are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
Choices for your Greenwich project
- Smoke and natural ventilation vents
- Mesh or grilles under fragile areas
- Polycarbonate domes
- Modular glass rooflights
- Continuous barrel-vault rooflights
- Daylight that reduces daytime lighting
- Smoke-vent options where needed
Things we check at survey
- Asbestos surveys may be needed on older roofs
- Fragile rooflights are a known fall hazard — work at height must be planned
Rules and responsibilities in Greenwich
On commercial roofs the main questions are usually building control, fire classification of rooflight materials and safe access rather than householder permitted development. Product data for building control is supplied with every quote.
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. Fire classification of rooflight materials near boundaries is checked at specification.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Commercial & industrial rooflights prices in Greenwich
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
- Tell us what you have. Send the SE10 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Greenwich, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Commercial & industrial rooflights in Greenwich: questions
Do you work out of hours?
For occupied buildings we can plan phased or out-of-hours working where access allows.
Can rooflights double as smoke vents?
Some units are certified smoke ventilators. See our smoke-vent rooflights page.
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 Greenwich?
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 Greenwich?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
