Electric opening rooflight installation across Greater Manchester

Guide prices in Greater Manchester

Small opening

£2,645 – £3,595including VAT at 20%

Up to about 1000 × 1000 mm with actuator, rain sensor and switch or remote

Medium opening

£3,595 – £4,795including VAT at 20%

Larger units, wall switch and remote

Large opening

£4,795 – £6,945including VAT at 20%

Big or heavy units, extra actuators

Guide ranges for supply & fit; the electrician's final connection is quoted separately. Your price is fixed in a written quote after we have seen photos or surveyed. Scaffold, access towers or a crane are priced separately if the job needs them, and building control fees, where a job needs them, are shown as their own line.

Towns we list in Greater Manchester

Fitting across Greater Manchester means planning routes, access and lifting as well as the roof itself. Narrow lanes, shared driveways and town-centre parking restrictions all affect how a large unit is delivered and raised to roof level. We ask about these early so the quote reflects them. That approach is the same everywhere we work in England, from single domestic jobs to multi-unit commercial sites.

What the job includes

Opening and closing tested, with controls explained at handover
Wall switch, remote receiver or control box fixed in place
Cable route and controls set up ready for the electrician's final connection, quoted as a separate line
Cable length and size — We check the cable run against the maker's limits before planning where the controls go.
Opening onto a side slope — We check where the opening part will sit if the roof is pitched or the unit faces a neighbour.

Rules that apply 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.

Common questions in Greater Manchester

What if my roof opening is the wrong size for the electric opening 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.

How long does fitting take?

Fitting an electric opening rooflight into an existing, correctly sized opening is often a day's work. New openings take longer, because joists or rafters need trimming, an upstand or flashing has to be built or fitted, and the inside needs finishing. Large units that need lifting gear, and days lost to rain, can stretch things further. Your written quote gives a realistic estimate for your roof.

Do you need scaffolding to fit a rooflight?

Not always. Single-storey roofs can often be reached safely with ladders, a tower or edge protection. Higher roofs, steep pitches and large units usually need scaffold or a mobile platform, and heavy glass may need a crane. We assess access from your photos or at the survey, and any scaffold or lifting cost is shown as its own line on the written quote.

Electric opening rooflight installation in Greater Manchester