Pitched roof windows in Ealing: what is involved?
Pitched roof windows in Ealing means centre-pivot and top-hung skylights for tiled and slate roofs. We cover the W5 district and the rest of Greater London, with a survey before any price is fixed.
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 Ealing, as anywhere, pitched roof windows are the usual choice for lofts, attic rooms, landings and vaulted ceilings.
We work across Greater London, including Ealing, and in neighbouring towns such as Southall and Greenford. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- 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
- Usually fitted in a day
- Daylight and ventilation in a pitched roof
Things we check at survey
- Insulation collars and vapour control must be detailed
- Rafters may need trimming for wider windows
Consents for pitched roof windows in Ealing
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. 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.
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. 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 Ealing
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Ealing, 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the W5 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about pitched roof windows in Ealing
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 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 roof windows be electric?
Yes — electric and solar-powered models open by remote and many include rain sensors.
Is the survey in Ealing free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Ealing?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
