Ridge & pitched glass roofs for Wandsworth: the essentials
We handle ridge & pitched glass roofs across Greater London, including Wandsworth. 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.
Many London roofs are reached only through the house or over neighbouring property, so lifting heavy glass is planned at survey rather than on the day. Typical uses for ridge & pitched glass roofs include terraced-house side returns that would otherwise be dark.
We work across Greater London, including Wandsworth, and in neighbouring towns such as Battersea and Chelsea. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Wandsworth
- Aluminium systems in standard and RAL colours
- Fixed or retractable shading
- Solar-control, self-cleaning or tinted glass
- Opening vents and electric actuators
- Dual-pitch or mono-pitch
- Works with exposed brick and period detail
- Opening vents available
Things we check at survey
- Junctions with existing walls need lead or flashing detail
- Party-wall agreements may apply on terraced houses
Consents for ridge & pitched glass roofs in Wandsworth
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.
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. 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 Wandsworth
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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the SW18 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Wandsworth, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about ridge & pitched glass roofs in Wandsworth
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.
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.
Can it be partly solid?
Yes — part-glazed, part-insulated roofs balance light and heat.
Can you work alongside my builder in Wandsworth?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
How do I book a survey in Wandsworth?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
