How we approach loft conversion skylights in Maidstone
For Maidstone 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.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. In Maidstone, as anywhere, loft conversion skylights are the usual choice for attic bedrooms, offices and en-suites.
We cover all of Maidstone and the ME14 district, and nearby Chatham and Rochester.
Specification options
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Combination and stacked layouts
- Conservation styles
- Electric or solar opening
- Blackout and thermal blinds
- Set out on the rafters before plastering
- Light planned around the room layout
Before you order: points to check
- Insulation and vapour control details matter for condensation
- Escape-window requirements apply to some loft rooms
Planning, building control and Maidstone
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.
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. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Maidstone
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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the ME14 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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 Maidstone
Can you work alongside my loft builder?
Yes — we set out and fit the windows to the builder's programme.
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.
Can I add blinds later?
Yes — most manufacturers make blinds for each window size.
Will I need planning permission in Maidstone?
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 Maidstone?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
