Pitched roof windows in Aldridge: what is involved?
Our pitched roof windows service in Aldridge 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. Think of pitched roof windows for lofts, attic rooms, landings and vaulted ceilings.
Jobs in Aldridge are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
Specification options
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Double or triple glazing
- Combination and stacked windows
- Centre-pivot opening for easy cleaning from inside
- Daylight and ventilation in a pitched roof
Things we check at survey
- Insulation collars and vapour control must be detailed
- Rafters may need trimming for wider windows
Planning, building control and Aldridge
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Aldridge
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Aldridge, 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the WS9 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Aldridge, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
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 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 roof windows be electric?
Yes — electric and solar-powered models open by remote and many include rain sensors.
How do I book a survey in Aldridge?
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 Aldridge?
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.
