What do pitched roof windows in Shepherds Bush involve?
Our pitched roof windows service in Shepherds Bush 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 lofts, attic rooms, landings and vaulted ceilings.
We work across Greater London, including Shepherds Bush, and in neighbouring towns such as Notting Hill and Hammersmith. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Choices for your Shepherds Bush project
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Double or triple glazing
- Combination and stacked windows
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Usually fitted in a day
- Daylight and ventilation in a pitched roof
What to check first
- Escape-window rules can apply to loft rooms
- Front-facing roof windows can need permission in conservation areas
Planning and building rules for Shepherds Bush
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.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do pitched roof windows cost in Shepherds Bush?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Shepherds Bush, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the W12 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
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 it need building regulations approval?
Fitting a new roof window usually involves cutting rafters and changing the thermal envelope, so building control approval (or, in England and Wales, a competent-person route) is normally needed. We tell you which applies.
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.
Will I need planning permission in Shepherds Bush?
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.
Is the survey in Shepherds Bush free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
