Ridge & pitched glass roofs for Radcliffe: the essentials
For Radcliffe 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.
Rear kitchen extensions on North West semis often have small domes from decades ago that leak or have yellowed. Typical uses for ridge & pitched glass roofs include terraced-house side returns that would otherwise be dark.
Radcliffe sits about 2 km from Whitefield and 4 km from Prestwich, and we cover the whole M26 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Radcliffe project
- Fixed or retractable shading
- Aluminium systems in standard and RAL colours
- Solar-control, self-cleaning or tinted glass
- Dual-pitch or mono-pitch
- Integrated gutters and box gutters
- Forms the roof as well as the window
- Slim aluminium glazing bars
Things we check at survey
- Overheating is a real risk on south-facing glass roofs
- Party-wall agreements may apply on terraced houses
Consents for ridge & pitched glass roofs in Radcliffe
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.
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. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Ridge & pitched glass roofs prices in Radcliffe
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Radcliffe, 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 M26 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Radcliffe, 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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Ridge & pitched glass roofs in Radcliffe: questions
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 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.
How do I book a survey in Radcliffe?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you fit ridge & pitched glass roofs in Radcliffe?
Yes. We survey and fit ridge & pitched glass roofs in Radcliffe and across Greater Manchester. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
