How we approach sliding rooflights in Hampton
Sliding rooflights in Hampton means box rooflights whose glass lid slides back for walk-out roof access. We cover the TW12 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 Hampton, as anywhere, sliding rooflights are the usual choice for staircases that rise to a roof terrace.
Hampton is around 20 km from central London, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Greater London, including the TW12 district.
Specification options
- Double or triple glazing
- Box (glazed sides) or flat sliding lid
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Integrated balustrade on some ranges
- Glazed box sides keep the headroom open
- Electric operation with safety stops
What to check first
- Electric units need a dedicated supply and commissioning
- The stair opening and headroom must meet Building Regulations
Planning, building control and Hampton
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Sliding rooflights prices in Hampton
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Hampton, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the TW12 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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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Common questions
Is it lockable?
Yes. Units lock from inside and the drive holds the lid closed.
Can children open it?
Controls can be key-switched or placed out of reach. We will set the controls up to suit the household.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Hampton?
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 Hampton?
Yes. We survey and fit sliding rooflights in Hampton and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
