What do sliding rooflights in Woking involve?
Our sliding rooflights service in Woking 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.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. In Woking, as anywhere, sliding rooflights are the usual choice for walk-out access where a hatch would feel cramped.
We cover all of Woking and the GU22 district, and nearby Guildford and Egham.
Specification options
- Integrated balustrade on some ranges
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Rain sensor
- Box (glazed sides) or flat sliding lid
- Double or triple glazing
- Electric operation with safety stops
- Glazed box sides keep the headroom open
Things we check at survey
- Needs space on the roof for the lid to slide clear
- The stair opening and headroom must meet Building Regulations
Do you need permission in Woking?
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. 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. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do sliding rooflights cost in Woking?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Woking, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about sliding rooflights in Woking
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.
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 do I book a survey in Woking?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Woking?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
