Loft conversion skylights for Ealing: the essentials
Loft conversion skylights in Ealing means roof windows planned for loft rooms — light, headroom and escape. We cover the W5 district and the rest of Greater London, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces with narrow side returns are typical of much of London, and a glass roof or long flat rooflight is the usual way to keep the back rooms bright once the return is built over. Think of loft conversion skylights for attic bedrooms, offices and en-suites.
We work across Greater London, including Ealing, and in neighbouring towns such as Southall and Greenford. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Electric or solar opening
- Conservation styles
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Balcony roof windows on some ranges
- Combination and stacked layouts
- Electric opening for high windows
- Light planned around the room layout
What to check first
- Escape-window requirements apply to some loft rooms
- Insulation and vapour control details matter for condensation
Consents for loft conversion skylights in Ealing
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.
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. 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.
Loft conversion skylights prices in Ealing
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Ealing, 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 |
What happens next
- 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.
- 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.
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Loft conversion skylights in Ealing: questions
Do loft roof windows need to be escape windows?
Some loft rooms need an escape window, depending on the layout and the fire strategy for the conversion. Building control confirms the requirement.
How many roof windows does a loft room need?
Enough to give good light — a common rule of thumb is glazing equal to roughly a tenth to a fifth of the floor area, adjusted for orientation and use. We advise at survey.
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.
Will I need planning permission in Ealing?
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 Ealing?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
