Pitched roof windows in Epsom: what is involved?
Thinking about pitched roof windows in Epsom? The short answer: centre-pivot and top-hung skylights for tiled and slate roofs. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Think of pitched roof windows for lofts, attic rooms, landings and vaulted ceilings.
Epsom is around 20 km from Woking, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Surrey, including the KT17 district.
Specification options
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Combination and stacked windows
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Fits between rafters in most roofs
- Centre-pivot opening for easy cleaning from inside
Before you order: points to check
- Insulation collars and vapour control must be detailed
- Front-facing roof windows can need permission in conservation areas
Planning and building rules for Epsom
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. 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. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Pitched roof windows prices in Epsom
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 KT17 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Epsom, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Pitched roof windows near Epsom
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Common questions
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.
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.
How do I book a survey in Epsom?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Epsom?
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.
