How we approach flat rooflights in Earley
We handle flat rooflights across Berkshire, including Earley. In short: fixed double or triple glazed rooflights for flat roofs and extensions. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Larger gardens in much of the South East mean deeper rear extensions, and deeper rooms need light from above rather than only from the doors. Flat rooflights suit landings, bathrooms and rear extensions with flat roofs.
Earley is around 5 km from Reading, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Berkshire, including the RG6 district.
What you can choose
- Solar-control or self-cleaning outer pane
- Integral or fitted blinds
- Frame colours: anthracite, black, white or RAL
- Insulated kerb or timber upstand built to suit
- Plastered or lined internal reveal
- Slim sightlines from inside — mostly glass, little frame
- Inner pane laminated for safety overhead
Before you order: points to check
- New openings in an existing roof need a structural check on joists
- The roof membrane must be dressed up the upstand before the unit goes on
Do you need permission in Earley?
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Flat rooflights prices in Earley
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large or triple glazed (1500 × 2500 mm and up) | £2,395 – £4,195 | £1,995 – £3,495 |
| Mid-size double glazed (1000 × 2000 mm) Typical | £1,675 – £2,395 | £1,395 – £1,995 |
| Small double glazed (up to 1000 × 1000 mm) | £1,195 – £1,795 | £995 – £1,495 |
How the job runs
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Flat rooflights in Earley: questions
Will it make the room too hot?
A big unglazed-to-sky area can add solar gain in summer. Solar-control glass, a blind, or pairing a fixed unit with an opening one keeps it comfortable.
Double or triple glazing?
Double glazing suits most domestic jobs. Triple glazing improves thermal performance and cuts noise from rain, which is worth it over bedrooms or where the energy calculation is tight.
Can a flat rooflight be walked on?
Not unless it is designed as a walk-on unit with structural laminated glass. A standard flat rooflight is for light only — if the roof is used as a terrace, choose a walk-on rooflight instead.
Will I need planning permission in Earley?
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.
Do you fit flat rooflights in Earley?
Yes. We survey and fit flat rooflights in Earley and across Berkshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
