How we approach pitched roof windows in Exeter
Pitched roof windows in Exeter means centre-pivot and top-hung skylights for tiled and slate roofs. We cover the EX1 district and the rest of Devon, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Holiday lets and second homes across the South West often want roof windows with blinds and remote opening for when the house is empty. Pitched roof windows suit pitched roofs over bedrooms, stairs and bathrooms.
From Exeter to Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
What you can choose
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Double or triple glazing
- Combination and stacked windows
- Usually fitted in a day
- Blinds and electric opening available
What to check first
- Escape-window rules can apply to loft rooms
- Insulation collars and vapour control must be detailed
Consents for pitched roof windows in Exeter
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. 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. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Exeter
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Exeter, 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 Exeter address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Exeter, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about pitched roof windows in Exeter
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 roof windows be electric?
Yes — electric and solar-powered models open by remote and many include rain sensors.
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.
Will I need planning permission in Exeter?
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line.
How do I book a survey in Exeter?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
