What do ridge & pitched glass roofs in Putney involve?
We handle ridge & pitched glass roofs across Greater London, including Putney. 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. Ridge & pitched glass roofs suit terraced-house side returns that would otherwise be dark.
Neighbouring towns include Barnes (3 km) and Fulham (3 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
What you can choose
- Aluminium systems in standard and RAL colours
- Integrated gutters and box gutters
- Dual-pitch or mono-pitch
- Solar-control, self-cleaning or tinted glass
- Fixed or retractable shading
- Works with exposed brick and period detail
- Slim aluminium glazing bars
Things we check at survey
- Junctions with existing walls need lead or flashing detail
- Overheating is a real risk on south-facing glass roofs
Consents for ridge & pitched glass roofs in Putney
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.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. 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 Putney?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Putney, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Putney, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
Neighbouring towns
More we do in Putney
Ridge & pitched glass roofs in Putney: 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.
Can it have opening vents?
Yes, top-hung vents with electric actuators are common, often with a rain sensor.
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 you work alongside my builder in Putney?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Will I need planning permission in Putney?
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.
