How we approach sliding rooflights in Fleet
For Fleet homes and buildings we offer sliding rooflights: box rooflights whose glass lid slides back for walk-out roof access. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. In Fleet, as anywhere, sliding rooflights are the usual choice for walk-out access where a hatch would feel cramped.
Jobs in Fleet are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
Options we can specify in Fleet
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Rain sensor
- Box (glazed sides) or flat sliding lid
- Double or triple glazing
- Integrated balustrade on some ranges
- Electric operation with safety stops
- Lockable from inside
What to check first
- Weight and point loads need a structural check
- Electric units need a dedicated supply and commissioning
Consents for sliding rooflights in Fleet
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. 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 Fleet
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Fleet, 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the GU51 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Fleet, 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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Questions about sliding rooflights in Fleet
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.
Is it lockable?
Yes. Units lock from inside and the drive holds the lid closed.
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 the survey in Fleet free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Fleet?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
