What do hinged roof access rooflights in Godalming involve?
For Godalming homes and buildings we offer hinged roof access rooflights: hinged glazed hatches over a stair or ladder for roof terrace access. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Hinged roof access rooflights suit occasional roof access that also lights the stair.
We work across Surrey, including Godalming, and in neighbouring towns such as Guildford and Aldershot. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Choices for your Godalming project
- Grab rail or handle inside
- Rain sensor on electric versions
- Double or triple glazing
- Manual gas-strut or electric opening
- Frame colour options
- Suits stairs, ladders and plant access
- Roof access and daylight in one unit
Before you order: points to check
- Electric versions need a supply and a safety check
- The lid must open clear of parapets and balustrades
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. 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. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Hinged roof access rooflights 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Large electric access hatch | £5,395 – £7,795 | £4,495 – £6,495 |
| Gas-strut hatch with grab handle Typical | £3,955 – £5,395 | £3,295 – £4,495 |
| Compact manual hatch | £3,595 – £4,195 | £2,995 – £3,495 |
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.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common questions
Can it be opened from the roof?
Many units have an external handle or key for opening from outside. If you need that, tell us at survey.
Electric or manual?
Gas-strut hatches are simple and reliable. Electric hatches suit heavier lids, wider openings and anyone who would struggle to push a lid up.
Is it secure?
Units lock from inside. As with any rooftop door, keep it locked when the house is empty.
Is the survey in Godalming free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Godalming?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
