Sliding rooflights for Sittingbourne: the essentials
Our sliding rooflights service in Sittingbourne 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 walk-out access where a hatch would feel cramped.
We work across Kent, including Sittingbourne, and in neighbouring towns such as Faversham and Gillingham. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Choices for your Sittingbourne project
- Double or triple glazing
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Box (glazed sides) or flat sliding lid
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Integrated balustrade on some ranges
- Glazed box sides keep the headroom open
- Replaces a dormer or stair enclosure on some roofs
Before you order: points to check
- Electric units need a dedicated supply and commissioning
- The stair opening and headroom must meet Building Regulations
Do you need permission in Sittingbourne?
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.
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do sliding rooflights cost in Sittingbourne?
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
- Tell us what you have. Send the ME10 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Sittingbourne, 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.
Neighbouring towns
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Common questions
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.
Can children open it?
Controls can be key-switched or placed out of reach. We will set the controls up to suit the household.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Sittingbourne?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Sittingbourne free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
