How we approach pitched roof windows in Hailsham
Pitched roof windows in Hailsham means centre-pivot and top-hung skylights for tiled and slate roofs. We cover the BN27 district and the rest of East Sussex, with a survey before any price is fixed.
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.
From Hailsham to Eastbourne, Seaford and Bexhill-on-Sea, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
What you can choose
- Combination and stacked windows
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Double or triple glazing
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Daylight and ventilation in a pitched roof
- Blinds and electric opening available
Before you order: points to check
- Rafters may need trimming for wider windows
- Front-facing roof windows can need permission in conservation areas
Consents for pitched roof windows in Hailsham
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Hailsham
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Hailsham, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Hailsham, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
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.
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.
Is the survey in Hailsham 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 Hailsham?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
