What do sliding rooflights in Broadstairs involve?
Our sliding rooflights service in Broadstairs 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.
Larger gardens in much of the South East mean deeper rear extensions, and deeper rooms need light from above rather than only from the doors. Typical uses for sliding rooflights include staircases that rise to a roof terrace.
Neighbouring towns include Ramsgate (3 km) and Margate (5 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Options we can specify in Broadstairs
- Box (glazed sides) or flat sliding lid
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Double or triple glazing
- Rain sensor
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Daylight down the stair when closed
- Glazed box sides keep the headroom open
Things we check at survey
- Needs space on the roof for the lid to slide clear
- Electric units need a dedicated supply and commissioning
Planning, building control and Broadstairs
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.
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Sliding rooflights prices in Broadstairs
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Broadstairs, 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the CT10 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Broadstairs, 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.
Neighbouring towns
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Common questions
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 heavy is it?
Box sliders weigh hundreds of kilograms, so delivery may need a crane or lifting gear, and the structure must be checked.
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.
Is the survey in Broadstairs 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 Broadstairs?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
