What do pitched roof windows in Bexley involve?
Our pitched roof windows service in Bexley 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. In Bexley, as anywhere, pitched roof windows are the usual choice for pitched roofs over bedrooms, stairs and bathrooms.
We work across Greater London, including Bexley, and in neighbouring towns such as Bexleyheath and Sidcup. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Bexley
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Combination and stacked windows
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Fits between rafters in most roofs
- Usually fitted in a day
Before you order: points to check
- Escape-window rules can apply to loft rooms
- Front-facing roof windows can need permission in conservation areas
Do you need permission in Bexley?
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.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Bexley
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Bexley, 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.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Nearby towns
Other services in Bexley
Common questions
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.
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.
Do you fit pitched roof windows in Bexley?
Yes. We survey and fit pitched roof windows in Bexley and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Bexley free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
