Sliding rooflights for Wrexham: the essentials
Thinking about sliding rooflights in Wrexham? The short answer: box rooflights whose glass lid slides back for walk-out roof access. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Many Welsh homes have older single-storey rear extensions where a glass rooflight brightens a dark kitchen. Typical uses for sliding rooflights include staircases that rise to a roof terrace.
We cover all of Wrexham and the LL13 district, and nearby Rhosllannerchrugog and Buckley.
Options we can specify in Wrexham
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Box (glazed sides) or flat sliding lid
- Double or triple glazing
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Rain sensor
- Full-width, walk-out access to a roof terrace
- Lockable from inside
What to check first
- Needs space on the roof for the lid to slide clear
- Electric units need a dedicated supply and commissioning
Consents for sliding rooflights in Wrexham
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. 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.
Welsh Building Regulations expect new or replacement rooflights to reach 2.2 W/m²K and roof windows 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B rating. A revised Welsh Approved Document L takes effect on 4 March 2027; rooflights in new dwellings stay at 2.2 W/m²K.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Sliding rooflights prices in Wrexham
Guide prices for sliding rooflights in Wrexham 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 box slider with electric drive | £11,995 – £20,395 | £9,995 – £16,995 |
| Standard box slider Typical | £8,995 – £13,195 | £7,495 – £10,995 |
| Flat sliding lid | £7,195 – £9,595 | £5,995 – £7,995 |
What happens next
- 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.
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Questions about sliding rooflights in Wrexham
What if it is raining?
Fitted with a rain sensor, an electric unit closes automatically. Most also have a manual override for power cuts.
How heavy is it?
Box sliders weigh hundreds of kilograms, so delivery may need a crane or lifting gear, and the structure must be checked.
Is a sliding rooflight better than an access hatch?
For daily use, usually yes — you walk out under open sky instead of climbing through a hinged hatch. A hatch costs less and suits occasional access.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Wrexham?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you fit sliding rooflights in Wrexham?
Yes. We survey and fit sliding rooflights in Wrexham and across Clwyd. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
