How we approach ridge & pitched glass roofs in Daventry
We handle ridge & pitched glass roofs across Northamptonshire, including Daventry. 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.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. Typical uses for ridge & pitched glass roofs include side returns, links and long extensions.
We work across Northamptonshire, including Daventry, and in neighbouring towns such as Rugby and Towcester. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
What you can choose
- Opening vents and electric actuators
- Solar-control, self-cleaning or tinted glass
- Fixed or retractable shading
- Aluminium systems in standard and RAL colours
- Integrated gutters and box gutters
- Slim aluminium glazing bars
- Works with exposed brick and period detail
Before you order: points to check
- Large glass roofs affect the energy calculation for the extension
- Party-wall agreements may apply on terraced houses
Consents for ridge & pitched glass roofs in Daventry
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.
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.
Ridge & pitched glass roofs prices in Daventry
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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the NN11 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Daventry, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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.
Neighbouring towns
More we do in Daventry
Ridge & pitched glass roofs in Daventry: questions
Can it be partly solid?
Yes — part-glazed, part-insulated roofs balance light and heat.
Can it have opening vents?
Yes, top-hung vents with electric actuators are common, often with a rain sensor.
Will it be noisy in the rain?
Glass is quieter than polycarbonate. Triple glazing or laminated glass reduces rain noise further.
Will I need planning permission in Daventry?
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.
Is the survey in Daventry free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
