Sliding rooflights for Reigate: the essentials
Sliding rooflights in Reigate means box rooflights whose glass lid slides back for walk-out roof access. We cover the RH2 district and the rest of Surrey, with a survey before any price is fixed.
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.
We work across Surrey, including Reigate, and in neighbouring towns such as Redhill and Horley. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Reigate
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Rain sensor
- Integrated balustrade on some ranges
- Double or triple glazing
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Lockable from inside
- Daylight down the stair when closed
Before you order: points to check
- Electric units need a dedicated supply and commissioning
- Weight and point loads need a structural check
Planning and building rules for Reigate
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. 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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Reigate
Guide prices for sliding rooflights in Reigate 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the RH2 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Sliding rooflights in Reigate: questions
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.
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.
Do you fit sliding rooflights in Reigate?
Yes. We survey and fit sliding rooflights in Reigate and across Surrey. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Reigate?
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.
