What do sliding rooflights in Lichfield involve?
For Lichfield 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.
Industrial and commercial units around Midlands towns often still have their original rooflight sheets, which are due for replacement. Think of sliding rooflights for walk-out access where a hatch would feel cramped.
Lichfield sits about 7 km from Burntwood and 10 km from Tamworth, and we cover the whole WS13 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Rain sensor
- Box (glazed sides) or flat sliding lid
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Double or triple glazing
- Glazed box sides keep the headroom open
- Electric operation with safety stops
Before you order: points to check
- The stair opening and headroom must meet Building Regulations
- Electric units need a dedicated supply and commissioning
Planning and building rules for Lichfield
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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. 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.
Guide prices for Lichfield
Guide prices for sliding rooflights in Lichfield 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 Lichfield address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common questions
Is it lockable?
Yes. Units lock from inside and the drive holds the lid closed.
Can children open it?
Controls can be key-switched or placed out of reach. We will set the controls up to suit the household.
What if it is raining?
Fitted with a rain sensor, an electric unit closes automatically. Most also have a manual override for power cuts.
Will I need planning permission in Lichfield?
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge.
Can you work alongside my builder in Lichfield?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
