What do pitched roof windows in Battersea involve?
Our pitched roof windows service in Battersea 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.
Many London roofs are reached only through the house or over neighbouring property, so lifting heavy glass is planned at survey rather than on the day. Pitched roof windows suit pitched roofs over bedrooms, stairs and bathrooms.
Battersea is around 4 km from central London, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Greater London, including the SW11 district.
What you can choose
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Double or triple glazing
- Usually fitted in a day
- Flashings to suit tiles or slates
What to check first
- Insulation collars and vapour control must be detailed
- Escape-window rules can apply to loft rooms
Planning, building control and Battersea
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Pitched roof windows prices in Battersea
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Battersea, 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Battersea 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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Pitched roof windows in Battersea: questions
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 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.
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.
Will I need planning permission in Battersea?
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.
How do I book a survey in Battersea?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
