How we approach skylight installation in Kilburn
Skylight installation in Kilburn means survey, supply and fit — new openings, extensions and fit-only work. We cover the NW6 district and the rest of Greater London, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Many London roofs are reached only through the house or over neighbouring property, so lifting heavy glass is planned at survey rather than on the day. In Kilburn, as anywhere, skylight installation is the usual choice for new extensions, new openings and fit-only jobs.
Kilburn sits about 1 km from Hampstead and 2 km from Cricklewood, and we cover the whole NW6 postcode district and the roads in between.
Options we can specify in Kilburn
- Supply and fit
- New openings with joist trimming
- Internal plaster reveal
- Fit only (customer-supplied units)
- Upstands and flashings
- Fit-only for units you have bought
- Making good inside included
What to check first
- Structural changes may need an engineer's check
- Building Regulations approval (a building warrant in Scotland) may be needed
Do you need permission in Kilburn?
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. 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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Kilburn
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Kilburn, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New opening in an existing roof, supply and fit | £2,395 – £5,395 | £1,995 – £4,495 |
| Supply and fit into a new extension Typical | £1,435 – £3,595 | £1,195 – £2,995 |
| Fit only, customer-supplied unit | £595 – £1,195 | £495 – £995 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Skylight installation near Kilburn
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Skylight installation in Kilburn: questions
Do you fit rooflights bought elsewhere?
Yes. We check the product and the opening first, and our workmanship terms cover the fitting rather than the product.
How long does installation take?
Fitting into a prepared upstand takes about a day. A new opening in an existing roof, including making good, often takes two to three days.
Do you work with builders?
Yes — on new extensions we fit to the builder's programme once the upstand or roof is ready.
Is the survey in Kilburn free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do you offer skylight installation in Kilburn?
Yes. We carry out skylight installation in Kilburn and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
