What do sliding rooflights in Aldershot involve?
Thinking about sliding rooflights in Aldershot? 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.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. In Aldershot, as anywhere, sliding rooflights are the usual choice for staircases that rise to a roof terrace.
Aldershot sits about 5 km from Farnham and 5 km from Farnborough, and we cover the whole GU11 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Integrated balustrade on some ranges
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Rain sensor
- Double or triple glazing
- Replaces a dormer or stair enclosure on some roofs
- Glazed box sides keep the headroom open
Before you order: points to check
- Electric units need a dedicated supply and commissioning
- Weight and point loads need a structural check
Planning, building control and Aldershot
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. 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. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Aldershot
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Aldershot, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Aldershot address.
- 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
Can children open it?
Controls can be key-switched or placed out of reach. We will set the controls up to suit the household.
Is it lockable?
Yes. Units lock from inside and the drive holds the lid closed.
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 do I book a survey in Aldershot?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Aldershot?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
