How we approach sliding rooflights in Solihull
We handle sliding rooflights across the West Midlands, including Solihull. 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.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. Sliding rooflights suit staircases that rise to a roof terrace.
From Solihull to Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Specification options
- Double or triple glazing
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Rain sensor
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Box (glazed sides) or flat sliding lid
- Glazed box sides keep the headroom open
- Daylight down the stair when closed
Things we check at survey
- Needs space on the roof for the lid to slide clear
- Weight and point loads need a structural check
Do you need permission in Solihull?
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.
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. 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.
Sliding rooflights prices in Solihull
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Solihull, 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 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Solihull, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Sliding rooflights in Solihull: 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.
What if it is raining?
Fitted with a rain sensor, an electric unit closes automatically. Most also have a manual override for power cuts.
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 Solihull?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you fit sliding rooflights in Solihull?
Yes. We survey and fit sliding rooflights in Solihull and across the West Midlands. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
