Pitched roof windows in Wellington: what is involved?
For Wellington 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.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. In Wellington, as anywhere, pitched roof windows are the usual choice for lofts, attic rooms, landings and vaulted ceilings.
Wellington sits about 5 km from Telford and 16 km from Shrewsbury, and we cover the whole TF1 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Wellington project
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Combination and stacked windows
- Double or triple glazing
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Usually fitted in a day
- Flashings to suit tiles or slates
What to check first
- Rafters may need trimming for wider windows
- Insulation collars and vapour control must be detailed
Do you need permission in Wellington?
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.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do pitched roof windows cost in Wellington?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Wellington, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the TF1 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
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.
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 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.
Do you fit pitched roof windows in Wellington?
Yes. We survey and fit pitched roof windows in Wellington and across Shropshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Wellington?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
