Ridge & pitched glass roofs for Hammersmith: the essentials
Our ridge & pitched glass roofs service in Hammersmith covers dual-pitch glazed roofs for side returns, links and long extensions. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Mansard and loft conversions are common across London, and roof windows are often set out alongside dormers on the rear slope. Think of ridge & pitched glass roofs for terraced-house side returns that would otherwise be dark.
Hammersmith sits about 1 km from Shepherds Bush and 2 km from Chiswick, and we cover the whole W6 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Hammersmith project
- Fixed or retractable shading
- Aluminium systems in standard and RAL colours
- Opening vents and electric actuators
- Solar-control, self-cleaning or tinted glass
- Integrated gutters and box gutters
- Solar-control glass for south-facing slopes
- Opening vents available
What to check first
- Junctions with existing walls need lead or flashing detail
- Large glass roofs affect the energy calculation for the extension
Do you need permission in Hammersmith?
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.
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. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do ridge & pitched glass roofs cost in Hammersmith?
Guide prices for ridge & pitched glass roofs in Hammersmith 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the W6 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.
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Common questions
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 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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Hammersmith?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Can you work alongside my builder in Hammersmith?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
