Pitched roof windows for Cardigan: the essentials
For Cardigan 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.
Welsh planning rules exclude rooflights from permitted development in conservation areas and National Parks, so we check the designation before quoting. Typical uses for pitched roof windows include pitched roofs over bedrooms, stairs and bathrooms.
Jobs in Cardigan 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.
Specification options
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Combination and stacked windows
- Double or triple glazing
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Fits between rafters in most roofs
- Usually fitted in a day
Things we check at survey
- Escape-window rules can apply to loft rooms
- Rafters may need trimming for wider windows
Planning and building rules for Cardigan
Planning rules in Wales are tighter than in England for rooflights: Class C rights do not apply in conservation areas, National Parks or AONBs, so a rooflight there needs planning permission. Listed buildings need listed building consent from the council, and flats have no householder permitted development rights.
Approved Document L in Wales (2022 edition) sets 2.2 W/m²K for rooflights, measured horizontally, and 1.4 W/m²K or Band B for roof windows in existing homes. A revised Welsh Approved Document L takes effect on 4 March 2027; rooflights in new dwellings stay at 2.2 W/m²K.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Pitched roof windows prices in Cardigan
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Cardigan address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Cardigan, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Pitched roof windows near Cardigan
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Pitched roof windows in Cardigan: questions
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 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 you work alongside my builder in Cardigan?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
How do I book a survey in Cardigan?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
