How we approach electric opening rooflights in Ealing
Electric opening rooflights in Ealing means hinged rooflights that open on an electric actuator for fresh air. 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. Typical uses for electric opening rooflights include rooms that overheat in summer or steam up when cooking.
Ealing sits about 2 km from Southall and 3 km from Greenford, and we cover the whole W5 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Rain and wind sensor
- Manual winder on smaller units
- Double or triple glazing
- Electric actuator with wall switch or remote
- Insect screen
- Electric opening — no poles or winding
- Same slim look as a fixed unit when closed
Things we check at survey
- Opening area may count toward purge ventilation for the room
- Needs a power supply at the opening — plan the cable route before ceilings close up
Consents for electric opening rooflights 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. 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.
Electric opening rooflights prices in Ealing
Guide prices for electric opening rooflights in Ealing are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large with rain sensor and blind | £4,195 – £5,995 | £3,495 – £4,995 |
| Mid-size electric with rain sensor Typical | £2,995 – £4,195 | £2,495 – £3,495 |
| Small manual or electric opening unit | £2,395 – £3,115 | £1,995 – £2,595 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about electric opening rooflights in Ealing
Is it secure when open?
An opening rooflight is a vent, not an access hatch, so the gap is small. For security, close it when the house is empty — a rain sensor does not lock the unit.
What happens if it rains while it is open?
With a rain sensor fitted, the actuator closes the lid automatically when the sensor detects water. Without one, the lid stays where you left it, which is why we recommend the sensor on any unit over a kitchen or bedroom.
Can it open in a power cut?
Most electric units stay where they are during a power cut. Some manufacturers offer a manual override or battery backup — we will tell you which option the chosen model has.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Ealing?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you fit electric opening rooflights in Ealing?
Yes. We survey and fit electric opening rooflights in Ealing and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
