What do sliding rooflights in Andover involve?
We handle sliding rooflights across Hampshire, including Andover. In short: box rooflights whose glass lid slides back for walk-out roof access. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. Sliding rooflights suit staircases that rise to a roof terrace.
From Andover to Winchester, Newbury and Salisbury, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Options we can specify in Andover
- Box (glazed sides) or flat sliding lid
- Rain sensor
- Integrated balustrade on some ranges
- Double or triple glazing
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Full-width, walk-out access to a roof terrace
- Electric operation with safety stops
Before you order: points to check
- Electric units need a dedicated supply and commissioning
- Needs space on the roof for the lid to slide clear
Planning and building rules for Andover
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. 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.
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Sliding rooflights prices in Andover
Guide prices for sliding rooflights in Andover 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 |
How the job runs
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Andover address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Andover, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about sliding rooflights in Andover
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.
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.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Andover?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Andover free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
