Pitched roof windows for Ely: the essentials
For Ely homes and buildings we offer pitched roof windows: centre-pivot and top-hung skylights for tiled and slate roofs. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Coastal towns in the East of England see salty air, so we specify frame finishes and fixings with exposure in mind. Think of pitched roof windows for lofts, attic rooms, landings and vaulted ceilings.
We work across Cambridgeshire, including Ely, and in neighbouring towns such as Newmarket and March. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
What you can choose
- Combination and stacked windows
- Double or triple glazing
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Usually fitted in a day
- Centre-pivot opening for easy cleaning from inside
Before you order: points to check
- Insulation collars and vapour control must be detailed
- Front-facing roof windows can need permission in conservation areas
Do you need permission in Ely?
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.
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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Ely
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Ely, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
How the job runs
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Ely address.
- 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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Questions about pitched roof windows in Ely
Do I need planning permission for a roof window?
Often not, under householder permitted development, provided it does not project too far above the roof plane and conditions are met. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation areas are different. Our planning guide covers each nation.
Will it need building regulations approval?
Fitting a new roof window usually involves cutting rafters and changing the thermal envelope, so building control approval (or, in England and Wales, a competent-person route) is normally needed. We tell you which applies.
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 Ely?
Yes. We survey and fit pitched roof windows in Ely and across Cambridgeshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Ely free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
