How we approach pitched roof windows in Brixton
Our pitched roof windows service in Brixton 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.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces with narrow side returns are typical of much of London, and a glass roof or long flat rooflight is the usual way to keep the back rooms bright once the return is built over. Typical uses for pitched roof windows include pitched roofs over bedrooms, stairs and bathrooms.
We work across Greater London, including Brixton, and in neighbouring towns such as Clapham and Dulwich. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
What you can choose
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Combination and stacked windows
- Daylight and ventilation in a pitched roof
- Centre-pivot opening for easy cleaning from inside
Before you order: points to check
- Front-facing roof windows can need permission in conservation areas
- Rafters may need trimming for wider windows
Do you need permission in Brixton?
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.
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Brixton
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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Brixton address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Brixton, 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.
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Questions about pitched roof windows in Brixton
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 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.
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.
How do I book a survey in Brixton?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you fit pitched roof windows in Brixton?
Yes. We survey and fit pitched roof windows in Brixton and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
