Rooflight installers in Shepherds Bush

Fitting jobs in Shepherds Bush

The details a specialist gets right

A general builder can frame an opening perfectly well. The trouble usually comes at the top of it. Rooflight makers specify a minimum upstand height above the finished roof, a minimum pitch on the glass, and particular fixings and packers. Miss one of those and the unit can hold water, leak at the corners, or put its product warranty at risk. A fitting specialist works to those figures and checks where each maker's instructions differ. That is the part of the job worth handing over.

Is your Shepherds Bush address covered?

Need a rooflight fitted in Shepherds Bush or close by? Districts W12, W14 and W11 are covered, as are Notting Hill, Hammersmith and Kensington. If you manage several properties across these places, we can quote them together and plan the fitting days so the route makes sense. Larger units or awkward access at any of them are planned for at quote stage, so the day itself runs to plan.

Planning and building rules in England

Two sets of rules matter in England. Planning: a rooflight on a house is normally permitted development if it projects no more than 0.15 m and stays below the highest part of the roof, but flats, listed buildings and Article 4 areas need checking. Building regulations: new openings need approval for the structure and energy performance, and a replacement is a controlled fitting. We are not registered with a competent person scheme, so we notify replacements to building control with a building notice and put the council's fee on the quote.

Questions about rooflight fitting in Shepherds Bush

What upstand height and roof pitch does rooflight fitting need?

It depends on the product. Manufacturers usually specify a minimum upstand height above the finished roof surface, and a minimum pitch on the glass so rain runs off. We follow the maker's figures for your unit rather than a rule of thumb. If your existing kerb or roof falls short, we explain the options, such as raising the upstand or choosing a unit with built-in pitch.

What if my roof opening is the wrong size for the rooflight?

We find out before the fitting day, not on it. If the opening is slightly out, it can usually be adjusted by trimming or by packing out the upstand. If it is a long way off, the choice is between altering the opening and changing the unit. Bear in mind that rooflights are often sold by builder's opening size rather than external size, so check which one your measurement refers to.

What is included in the price?

The written quote lists it line by line. Typically that covers fitting labour, fixings, sealants, membrane or flashing materials, any upstand work, internal finishing if agreed, and taking away the waste. For supply and fit, the unit itself is included too. Scaffold, lifting gear and any third-party fees, where needed, are shown separately so you can see what each part of the job costs.

Will my new rooflight leak?

A correctly fitted unit should not. Leaks usually trace back to the detail around the frame: an upstand that is too low, a membrane or flashing that is not dressed properly, sealant applied to a damp surface, or water ponding against the kerb. We fit to the maker's instructions and check each of those points. The fitting carries a written workmanship guarantee, with its terms set out on your quote.

Rooflight installers in Shepherds Bush

Fitting jobs in Shepherds Bush

Fitting & replacement

Flat roof rooflights

Pitched roofs & lofts

Commercial & trade

The details a specialist gets right

Is your Shepherds Bush address covered?

Planning and building rules in England

Questions about rooflight fitting in Shepherds Bush

Rooflight fitting in Shepherds Bush