How we approach loft conversion skylights in Farnham
For Farnham 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 Farnham, as anywhere, loft conversion skylights are the usual choice for loft conversions and rooms in the roof.
Farnham is around 20 km from Woking, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Surrey, including the GU9 district.
Choices for your Farnham project
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Combination and stacked layouts
- Electric or solar opening
- Blackout and thermal blinds
- Conservation styles
- Blinds and blackout for bedrooms
- Set out on the rafters before plastering
What to check first
- Escape-window requirements apply to some loft rooms
- Front roof slopes can be restricted in conservation areas
Consents for loft conversion skylights in Farnham
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.
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. 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.
Guide prices for Farnham
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Farnham, 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the GU9 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
Will the loft be cold near the windows?
Correctly fitted insulation collars and linings keep the window surround warm and reduce condensation.
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.
Can I add blinds later?
Yes — most manufacturers make blinds for each window size.
Is the survey in Farnham free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Farnham?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
