How we approach sliding rooflights in Telford
We handle sliding rooflights across Shropshire, including Telford. 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.
Older terraced streets in Midlands towns often have back additions and side passages that suit a ridge rooflight or long flat rooflight. Think of sliding rooflights for staircases that rise to a roof terrace.
Telford is the main town we list in Shropshire; we also cover nearby Wellington and Bridgnorth.
Options we can specify in Telford
- Double or triple glazing
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Rain sensor
- Integrated balustrade on some ranges
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Replaces a dormer or stair enclosure on some roofs
- Daylight down the stair when closed
Before you order: points to check
- Weight and point loads need a structural check
- Needs space on the roof for the lid to slide clear
Planning, building control and Telford
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. 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.
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. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Telford
Guide prices for sliding rooflights in Telford 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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the TF3 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Nearby towns
Other services in Telford
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.
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 it lockable?
Yes. Units lock from inside and the drive holds the lid closed.
Can you work alongside my builder in Telford?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Will I need planning permission in Telford?
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.
