Sliding rooflights for Wigan: the essentials
Our sliding rooflights service in Wigan 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.
Rear kitchen extensions on North West semis often have small domes from decades ago that leak or have yellowed. Typical uses for sliding rooflights include walk-out access where a hatch would feel cramped.
We work across Greater Manchester, including Wigan, and in neighbouring towns such as Hindley and Ashton-in-Makerfield. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Double or triple glazing
- Box (glazed sides) or flat sliding lid
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Rain sensor
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Full-width, walk-out access to a roof terrace
- Daylight down the stair when closed
Things we check at survey
- The stair opening and headroom must meet Building Regulations
- Weight and point loads need a structural check
Do you need permission in Wigan?
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. 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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Sliding rooflights prices in Wigan
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 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Wigan, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Sliding rooflights in Wigan: questions
Can children open it?
Controls can be key-switched or placed out of reach. We will set the controls up to suit the household.
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 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.
How do I book a survey in Wigan?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you fit sliding rooflights in Wigan?
Yes. We survey and fit sliding rooflights in Wigan and across Greater Manchester. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
