How we approach loft conversion skylights in Catford
For Catford homes and buildings we offer loft conversion skylights: roof windows planned for loft rooms — light, headroom and escape. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
London homes often run deep from front to back, so the middle of the ground floor is the darkest space — exactly where an overhead rooflight earns its keep. Typical uses for loft conversion skylights include loft conversions and rooms in the roof.
We work across Greater London, including Catford, and in neighbouring towns such as Lewisham and Blackheath. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Blackout and thermal blinds
- Conservation styles
- Combination and stacked layouts
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Electric or solar opening
- Electric opening for high windows
- Set out on the rafters before plastering
Things we check at survey
- Escape-window requirements apply to some loft rooms
- Rafter spacing affects window widths
Consents for loft conversion skylights in Catford
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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do loft conversion skylights cost in Catford?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Catford, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the SE6 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Catford, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about loft conversion skylights in Catford
Will the loft be cold near the windows?
Correctly fitted insulation collars and linings keep the window surround warm and reduce condensation.
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 I add blinds later?
Yes — most manufacturers make blinds for each window size.
How do I book a survey in Catford?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Catford?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
