How we approach frameless structural rooflights in Reigate
We handle frameless structural rooflights across Surrey, including Reigate. 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.
Period cottages and conservation-area streets are common in the South East, so slim conservation rooflights are often the right choice. Think of frameless structural rooflights for architect-led extensions and long slots of light over islands or along party walls.
Reigate sits about 2 km from Redhill and 8 km from Horley, and we cover the whole RH2 postcode district and the roads in between.
Options we can specify in Reigate
- Low-iron extra-clear glass
- Triple glazing
- Solar-control coatings
- Butt-jointed runs for long openings
- Heated glass on some ranges
- Long, slim or very large formats
- Can run along party walls and side returns
Things we check at survey
- The internal finish (plaster, shadow gap) is agreed before order
- Tolerances are tight — the opening must be built square and to size
Consents for frameless structural rooflights in Reigate
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. 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.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Reigate
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Reigate, 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Reigate address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Reigate, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Frameless structural rooflights in Reigate: questions
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.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Reigate?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Reigate?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
