How we approach pitched roof windows in Swansea
We handle pitched roof windows across West Glamorgan, including Swansea. In short: centre-pivot and top-hung skylights for tiled and slate roofs. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Slate roofs, stone cottages and terraced valleys are typical across Wales, and slim rooflights that sit low in the slates suit them best. Pitched roof windows suit pitched roofs over bedrooms, stairs and bathrooms.
Swansea is the main town we list in West Glamorgan; we also cover nearby Briton Ferry and Gorseinon.
Choices for your Swansea project
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Double or triple glazing
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Combination and stacked windows
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Centre-pivot opening for easy cleaning from inside
- Fits between rafters in most roofs
What to check first
- Rafters may need trimming for wider windows
- Escape-window rules can apply to loft rooms
Consents for pitched roof windows in Swansea
In Wales a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development if it stands no more than 15 cm proud of the roof, except on protected land such as conservation areas and National Parks, where permission is needed. A side-facing rooflight within 10.5 m of the boundary must be obscure-glazed, and non-opening unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
In Wales the limiting values are 2.2 W/m²K for a rooflight and 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B) for a roof window in an existing house. Wales also has its own overheating rules (Part O) for new homes, in force since November 2022.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do pitched roof windows cost in Swansea?
Guide prices for pitched roof windows in Swansea are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Swansea, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about pitched roof windows in Swansea
Centre-pivot or top-hung?
Centre-pivot windows are easy to clean and suit most rooms. Top-hung windows open out from the top for an unobstructed view and suit lower roof pitches near eye level.
Can roof windows be electric?
Yes — electric and solar-powered models open by remote and many include rain sensors.
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.
Will I need planning permission in Swansea?
Planning rules in Wales are tighter than in England for rooflights: Class C rights do not apply in conservation areas, National Parks or AONBs, so a rooflight there needs planning permission.
Do you fit pitched roof windows in Swansea?
Yes. We survey and fit pitched roof windows in Swansea and across West Glamorgan. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
