Loft conversion skylights for Thatcham: the essentials
We handle loft conversion skylights across Berkshire, including Thatcham. In short: roof windows planned for loft rooms — light, headroom and escape. 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. In Thatcham, as anywhere, loft conversion skylights are the usual choice for loft conversions and rooms in the roof.
We work across Berkshire, including Thatcham, and in neighbouring towns such as Newbury and Basingstoke. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Choices for your Thatcham project
- Blackout and thermal blinds
- Combination and stacked layouts
- Conservation styles
- Electric or solar opening
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Fits alongside dormers
- Electric opening for high windows
Things we check at survey
- Insulation and vapour control details matter for condensation
- Escape-window requirements apply to some loft rooms
Consents for loft conversion skylights in Thatcham
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. 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.
Loft conversion skylights prices in Thatcham
Guide prices for loft conversion skylights in Thatcham are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Electric top-hung escape window | £1,675 – £2,395 | £1,395 – £1,995 |
| Standard centre-pivot window Typical | £1,195 – £1,675 | £995 – £1,395 |
| Small window into open rafters | £955 – £1,315 | £795 – £1,095 |
How the job runs
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Thatcham address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Thatcham, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about loft conversion skylights in Thatcham
Top-hung or centre-pivot in a loft?
Top-hung gives a clearer view and often suits escape use; centre-pivot is easier to clean and suits higher positions.
Can you work alongside my loft builder?
Yes — we set out and fit the windows to the builder's programme.
Can I add blinds later?
Yes — most manufacturers make blinds for each window size.
Will I need planning permission in Thatcham?
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.
How do I book a survey in Thatcham?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
