How we approach pitched roof windows in Earley
Thinking about pitched roof windows in Earley? The short answer: centre-pivot and top-hung skylights for tiled and slate roofs. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
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 Earley, as anywhere, pitched roof windows are the usual choice for pitched roofs over bedrooms, stairs and bathrooms.
Jobs in Earley are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
Options we can specify in Earley
- Combination and stacked windows
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Fits between rafters in most roofs
- Daylight and ventilation in a pitched roof
Before you order: points to check
- Escape-window rules can apply to loft rooms
- Rafters may need trimming for wider windows
Do you need permission in Earley?
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Earley
Guide prices for pitched roof windows in Earley are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large top-hung or electric window | £2,155 – £3,355 | £1,795 – £2,795 |
| Standard centre-pivot window Typical | £1,435 – £2,155 | £1,195 – £1,795 |
| Small roof window | £1,075 – £1,555 | £895 – £1,295 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the RG6 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Earley, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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 you replace an old roof window?
Yes — replacement into the same opening is usually quicker than a new install, often a few hours per window.
Centre-pivot or top-hung?
Centre-pivot windows are easy to clean and suit most rooms. Top-hung windows open out from the top for an unobstructed view and suit lower roof pitches near eye level.
Can a roof window be fitted from inside?
In most cases, yes — only the tiles around the opening are lifted, and much of the work is done from inside the loft.
Do you fit pitched roof windows in Earley?
Yes. We survey and fit pitched roof windows in Earley and across Berkshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Earley?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
