Pitched roof windows for Purley: the essentials
For Purley homes and buildings we offer pitched roof windows: centre-pivot and top-hung skylights for tiled and slate roofs. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
London homes often run deep from front to back, so the middle of the ground floor is the darkest space — exactly where an overhead rooflight earns its keep. Pitched roof windows suit pitched roofs over bedrooms, stairs and bathrooms.
Purley is around 19 km from central London, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Greater London, including the CR8 district.
What you can choose
- Combination and stacked windows
- Double or triple glazing
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Flashings to suit tiles or slates
- Usually fitted in a day
Things we check at survey
- Insulation collars and vapour control must be detailed
- Front-facing roof windows can need permission in conservation areas
Planning, building control and Purley
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. 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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Purley
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Purley, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the CR8 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Pitched roof windows in Purley: 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.
Do you fit pitched roof windows in Purley?
Yes. We survey and fit pitched roof windows in Purley and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Purley free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
