How we approach ridge & pitched glass roofs in Pimlico
For Pimlico homes and buildings we offer ridge & pitched glass roofs: dual-pitch glazed roofs for side returns, links and long extensions. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
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 ridge & pitched glass roofs include terraced-house side returns that would otherwise be dark.
Pimlico is around 2 km from central London, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Greater London, including the SW1 district.
Options we can specify in Pimlico
- Integrated gutters and box gutters
- Solar-control, self-cleaning or tinted glass
- Opening vents and electric actuators
- Fixed or retractable shading
- Aluminium systems in standard and RAL colours
- Forms the roof as well as the window
- Maximum daylight for side returns
Things we check at survey
- Overheating is a real risk on south-facing glass roofs
- Large glass roofs affect the energy calculation for the extension
Planning, building control and Pimlico
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do ridge & pitched glass roofs cost in Pimlico?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Pimlico, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the SW1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Pimlico, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Ridge & pitched glass roofs in Pimlico: questions
Can it have opening vents?
Yes, top-hung vents with electric actuators are common, often with a rain sensor.
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.
How do I book a survey in Pimlico?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Pimlico?
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.
