How we approach sliding rooflights in Edmonton
Our sliding rooflights service in Edmonton covers box rooflights whose glass lid slides back for walk-out roof access. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Party walls are a fact of life in London terraces, and rooflights close to a shared wall need detailing that keeps the neighbour's side dry too. Typical uses for sliding rooflights include staircases that rise to a roof terrace.
Edmonton is around 14 km from central London, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Greater London, including the N18 district.
Specification options
- Box (glazed sides) or flat sliding lid
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Double or triple glazing
- Integrated balustrade on some ranges
- Lockable from inside
- Replaces a dormer or stair enclosure on some roofs
Before you order: points to check
- Needs space on the roof for the lid to slide clear
- Weight and point loads need a structural check
Planning and building rules for Edmonton
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. 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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Sliding rooflights prices in Edmonton
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Edmonton address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Sliding rooflights in Edmonton: questions
Does it need planning permission?
A box unit that projects above the roof plane can need planning permission, especially on the front of a house or in a conservation area. We check before you order.
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.
Can children open it?
Controls can be key-switched or placed out of reach. We will set the controls up to suit the household.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Edmonton?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Will I need planning permission in Edmonton?
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.
