Pitched roof windows in Lichfield: what is involved?
Our pitched roof windows service in Lichfield 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.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. Pitched roof windows suit lofts, attic rooms, landings and vaulted ceilings.
Lichfield sits about 7 km from Burntwood and 10 km from Tamworth, and we cover the whole WS13 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Combination and stacked windows
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Centre-pivot opening for easy cleaning from inside
- Fits between rafters in most roofs
Things we check at survey
- Escape-window rules can apply to loft rooms
- Rafters may need trimming for wider windows
Consents for pitched roof windows in Lichfield
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Lichfield
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Lichfield, 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 Lichfield address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Lichfield, 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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Pitched roof windows in Lichfield: 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.
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.
Do you fit pitched roof windows in Lichfield?
Yes. We survey and fit pitched roof windows in Lichfield and across Staffordshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Lichfield?
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.
