What do ridge & pitched glass roofs in Hove involve?
Thinking about ridge & pitched glass roofs in Hove? The short answer: dual-pitch glazed roofs for side returns, links and long extensions. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. Typical uses for ridge & pitched glass roofs include terraced-house side returns that would otherwise be dark.
From Hove to Brighton, Portslade and Rottingdean, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Choices for your Hove project
- Solar-control, self-cleaning or tinted glass
- Aluminium systems in standard and RAL colours
- Opening vents and electric actuators
- Dual-pitch or mono-pitch
- Fixed or retractable shading
- Works with exposed brick and period detail
- Solar-control glass for south-facing slopes
Before you order: points to check
- Party-wall agreements may apply on terraced houses
- Junctions with existing walls need lead or flashing detail
Planning, building control and Hove
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Hove
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Long run with vents and solar glass | £9,595 – £15,595 | £7,995 – £12,995 |
| Typical side return (about 2 × 5 m) Typical | £5,995 – £9,595 | £4,995 – £7,995 |
| Short ridge rooflight | £4,795 – £5,995 | £3,995 – £4,995 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the BN3 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about ridge & pitched glass roofs in Hove
Can it be partly solid?
Yes — part-glazed, part-insulated roofs balance light and heat.
How long does a ridge roof take to fit?
Typically two to four days once the walls and supports are ready, depending on length and access.
Is a glass roof too hot for a kitchen?
Without care, it can be. Solar-control glass, an opening vent at the top and a blind make a south-facing glass roof comfortable.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Hove?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Hove?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
