How we approach pitched roof windows in Crowborough
Our pitched roof windows service in Crowborough covers centre-pivot and top-hung skylights for tiled and slate roofs. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written 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. Pitched roof windows suit pitched roofs over bedrooms, stairs and bathrooms.
Jobs in Crowborough 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.
What you can choose
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Double or triple glazing
- Combination and stacked windows
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Fits between rafters in most roofs
- Flashings to suit tiles or slates
Things we check at survey
- Escape-window rules can apply to loft rooms
- Front-facing roof windows can need permission in conservation areas
Consents for pitched roof windows in Crowborough
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. 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 Crowborough
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Crowborough, 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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Crowborough address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about pitched roof windows in Crowborough
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 roof windows be electric?
Yes — electric and solar-powered models open by remote and many include rain sensors.
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.
Is the survey in Crowborough free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Crowborough?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
