Sliding rooflights for Leatherhead: the essentials
Our sliding rooflights service in Leatherhead 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. In Leatherhead, as anywhere, sliding rooflights are the usual choice for staircases that rise to a roof terrace.
Leatherhead is around 16 km from Woking, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Surrey, including the KT22 district.
Choices for your Leatherhead project
- Rain sensor
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Double or triple glazing
- Integrated balustrade on some ranges
- Box (glazed sides) or flat sliding lid
- Replaces a dormer or stair enclosure on some roofs
- Electric operation with safety stops
What to check first
- Needs space on the roof for the lid to slide clear
- Weight and point loads need a structural check
Planning and building rules for Leatherhead
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.
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. 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.
What do sliding rooflights cost in Leatherhead?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Leatherhead, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the KT22 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Leatherhead, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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.
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Questions about sliding rooflights in Leatherhead
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.
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.
How do I book a survey in Leatherhead?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Leatherhead free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
