How we approach ridge & pitched glass roofs in Ealing
We handle ridge & pitched glass roofs across Greater London, including Ealing. In short: dual-pitch glazed roofs for side returns, links and long extensions. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Party walls are a fact of life in London terraces, and rooflights close to a shared wall need detailing that keeps the neighbour's side dry too. Typical uses for ridge & pitched glass roofs include side returns, links and long extensions.
We work across Greater London, including Ealing, and in neighbouring towns such as Southall and Greenford. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
What you can choose
- Solar-control, self-cleaning or tinted glass
- Integrated gutters and box gutters
- Aluminium systems in standard and RAL colours
- Opening vents and electric actuators
- Fixed or retractable shading
- Opening vents available
- Works with exposed brick and period detail
Things we check at survey
- Large glass roofs affect the energy calculation for the extension
- Junctions with existing walls need lead or flashing detail
Consents for ridge & pitched glass roofs 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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do ridge & pitched glass roofs cost in Ealing?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Ealing, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the W5 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Neighbouring towns
More we do in Ealing
Common questions
Do I need a party wall agreement?
If the work affects a party wall or boundary, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply in England and Wales. We flag this at survey so you can serve notice in time.
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.
Can it have opening vents?
Yes, top-hung vents with electric actuators are common, often with a rain sensor.
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.
Will I need planning permission in Ealing?
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.
