What do frameless structural rooflights in Putney involve?
We handle frameless structural rooflights across Greater London, including Putney. In short: minimal glass rooflights with no visible frame from inside. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Many London roofs are reached only through the house or over neighbouring property, so lifting heavy glass is planned at survey rather than on the day. In Putney, as anywhere, frameless structural rooflights are the usual choice for architect-led extensions and long slots of light over islands or along party walls.
We work across Greater London, including Putney, and in neighbouring towns such as Barnes and Fulham. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Heated glass on some ranges
- Solar-control coatings
- Shadow-gap or plastered reveal
- Low-iron extra-clear glass
- Triple glazing
- Nothing but glass visible from inside
- Double or triple glazed structural units
Before you order: points to check
- The internal finish (plaster, shadow gap) is agreed before order
- Large panes need lifting gear and access planning
Planning, building control and Putney
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. 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.
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do frameless structural rooflights cost in Putney?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Putney, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Long-format or jointed run | £6,595 – £11,995 | £5,495 – £9,995 |
| Large single pane Typical | £4,795 – £7,195 | £3,995 – £5,995 |
| Standard frameless unit | £3,595 – £4,795 | £2,995 – £3,995 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the SW15 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
Neighbouring towns
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Common questions
Can it open?
Some frameless designs include a sliding or hinged opening element, but most are fixed. Pair with an opening unit if you need ventilation.
Is frameless glass as strong as a framed rooflight?
Yes — it is structural glass designed for the job. The support is hidden rather than missing.
Will I see the edge of the glass?
From inside, the reveal is finished up to the glass so the edge is hidden. From outside you will see the glass and its edge seal.
Do you fit frameless structural rooflights in Putney?
Yes. We survey and fit frameless structural rooflights in Putney and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Putney?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
