What do pitched roof windows in Kettering involve?
Our pitched roof windows service in Kettering 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.
Midlands housing is a mix of Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and newer estates, and rear kitchen extensions with flat rooflights are a common upgrade. Pitched roof windows suit pitched roofs over bedrooms, stairs and bathrooms.
We work across Northamptonshire, including Kettering, and in neighbouring towns such as Wellingborough and Corby. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Kettering
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Double or triple glazing
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Centre-pivot opening for easy cleaning from inside
- Blinds and electric opening available
Things we check at survey
- Front-facing roof windows can need permission in conservation areas
- Escape-window rules can apply to loft rooms
Do you need permission in Kettering?
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.
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. 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.
Pitched roof windows prices in Kettering
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Kettering, 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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Kettering address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Kettering, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Questions about pitched roof windows in Kettering
Can roof windows be electric?
Yes — electric and solar-powered models open by remote and many include rain sensors.
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.
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 Kettering?
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.
Is the survey in Kettering free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
