What do electric opening rooflights in Eastleigh involve?
Our electric opening rooflights service in Eastleigh covers hinged rooflights that open on an electric actuator for fresh air. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. Electric opening rooflights suit kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms that need fresh air as well as light.
We work across Hampshire, including Eastleigh, and in neighbouring towns such as Southampton and Winchester. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Choices for your Eastleigh project
- Rain and wind sensor
- Manual winder on smaller units
- Double or triple glazing
- Frame colour to match your doors
- Electric actuator with wall switch or remote
- Can be grouped with fixed units on one roof
- Daylight and purge ventilation from one unit
Before you order: points to check
- Electrical connection should be made by a competent electrician to BS 7671
- Opening area may count toward purge ventilation for the room
Do you need permission in Eastleigh?
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. 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.
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Eastleigh
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Eastleigh 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about electric opening rooflights in Eastleigh
Does it need an electrician?
The rooflight wiring needs a suitable supply. We can arrange it, or your own electrician can provide the spur and we connect the unit.
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.
Can I control it from my phone?
Some ranges link to smart-home hubs or their own app. If that matters, say so at survey and we will specify a compatible model.
Can you work alongside my builder in Eastleigh?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Is the survey in Eastleigh free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
