How we approach pitched roof windows in Solihull
We handle pitched roof windows across the West Midlands, including Solihull. 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.
Industrial and commercial units around Midlands towns often still have their original rooflight sheets, which are due for replacement. Think of pitched roof windows for lofts, attic rooms, landings and vaulted ceilings.
Jobs in Solihull 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.
Options we can specify in Solihull
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Combination and stacked windows
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Centre-pivot opening for easy cleaning from inside
- Usually fitted in a day
Things we check at survey
- Rafters may need trimming for wider windows
- Escape-window rules can apply to loft rooms
Do you need permission in Solihull?
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. 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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. 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 Solihull
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Solihull, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Solihull address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Solihull, 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.
Pitched roof windows near Solihull
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Pitched roof windows in Solihull: questions
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.
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 you fit pitched roof windows in Solihull?
Yes. We survey and fit pitched roof windows in Solihull and across the West Midlands. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Solihull?
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.
