How we approach sliding rooflights in South Croydon
Our sliding rooflights service in South Croydon 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.
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. Sliding rooflights suit staircases that rise to a roof terrace.
South Croydon sits about 2 km from Croydon and 3 km from Purley, and we cover the whole CR2 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Box (glazed sides) or flat sliding lid
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Integrated balustrade on some ranges
- Double or triple glazing
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Full-width, walk-out access to a roof terrace
- Lockable from inside
Things we check at survey
- Electric units need a dedicated supply and commissioning
- Weight and point loads need a structural check
Consents for sliding rooflights in South Croydon
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. 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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for South Croydon
Guide prices for sliding rooflights in South Croydon 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your South Croydon address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits South Croydon, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about sliding rooflights in South Croydon
What if it is raining?
Fitted with a rain sensor, an electric unit closes automatically. Most also have a manual override for power cuts.
Is it lockable?
Yes. Units lock from inside and the drive holds the lid closed.
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.
Will I need planning permission in South Croydon?
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in South Croydon?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
