How we approach loft conversion skylights in Gillingham
Our loft conversion skylights service in Gillingham covers roof windows planned for loft rooms — light, headroom and escape. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. Typical uses for loft conversion skylights include loft conversions and rooms in the roof.
Gillingham is around 14 km from Maidstone, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Kent, including the ME7 district.
Specification options
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Balcony roof windows on some ranges
- Electric or solar opening
- Blackout and thermal blinds
- Combination and stacked layouts
- Blinds and blackout for bedrooms
- Electric opening for high windows
What to check first
- Front roof slopes can be restricted in conservation areas
- Escape-window requirements apply to some loft rooms
Consents for loft conversion skylights in Gillingham
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. 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. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do loft conversion skylights cost in Gillingham?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 Gillingham address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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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Common 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.
Will the loft be cold near the windows?
Correctly fitted insulation collars and linings keep the window surround warm and reduce condensation.
Can I add blinds later?
Yes — most manufacturers make blinds for each window size.
How do I book a survey in Gillingham?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you fit loft conversion skylights in Gillingham?
Yes. We survey and fit loft conversion skylights in Gillingham and across Kent. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
