What do ridge & pitched glass roofs in Godalming involve?
We handle ridge & pitched glass roofs across Surrey, including Godalming. 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.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. In Godalming, as anywhere, ridge & pitched glass roofs are the usual choice for side returns, links and long extensions.
Neighbouring towns include Guildford (6 km) and Aldershot (12 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Specification options
- Integrated gutters and box gutters
- Aluminium systems in standard and RAL colours
- Fixed or retractable shading
- Opening vents and electric actuators
- Solar-control, self-cleaning or tinted glass
- Forms the roof as well as the window
- Works with exposed brick and period detail
Before you order: points to check
- Party-wall agreements may apply on terraced houses
- Large glass roofs affect the energy calculation for the extension
Do you need permission in Godalming?
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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Ridge & pitched glass roofs prices in Godalming
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Godalming, 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the GU7 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
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.
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.
Do you fit ridge & pitched glass roofs in Godalming?
Yes. We survey and fit ridge & pitched glass roofs in Godalming and across Surrey. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Godalming?
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.
