How we approach pitched roof windows in Alcester
Our pitched roof windows service in Alcester 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 Midlands semis have had a single-storey rear extension added, and a larger flat rooflight or lantern is often the change that makes it feel finished. In Alcester, as anywhere, pitched roof windows are the usual choice for lofts, attic rooms, landings and vaulted ceilings.
We work across Warwickshire, including Alcester, and in neighbouring towns such as Stratford-upon-Avon and Redditch. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Alcester
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Double or triple glazing
- Combination and stacked windows
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Usually fitted in a day
- Daylight and ventilation in a pitched roof
Before you order: points to check
- Escape-window rules can apply to loft rooms
- Insulation collars and vapour control must be detailed
Planning and building rules for Alcester
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Alcester
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Alcester, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Pitched roof windows near Alcester
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Common questions
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.
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.
Is the survey in Alcester free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do you fit pitched roof windows in Alcester?
Yes. We survey and fit pitched roof windows in Alcester and across Warwickshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
