Roof access hatch installation across Hampshire

Guide prices in Hampshire

Entry-level hatch

£1,795 – £2,995including VAT at 20%

Polycarbonate or entry-level hinged hatch on gas struts, fitted to a new or existing upstand

Glazed manual hatch

£3,095 – £4,695including VAT at 20%

Double-glazed hinged hatch on gas struts, upstand and weathering

Electric glazed hatch

£9,345 – £12,595including VAT at 20%

Push-button glazed hatch with rain sensor; electrician's connection quoted separately

Guide ranges for supply & fit. 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 Hampshire

We work right across England, and Hampshire is covered on the same footing as everywhere else. There is no showroom or depot to visit. The survey happens at your property or, for fit-only jobs, from your photos. If your address is remote or reached by ferry, tell us early and we will confirm what arrangement is needed before quoting.

What the job includes

Hatch fixed and weathered, with the membrane dressed up the upstand
Opening and closing tested and the controls explained
Gas struts or actuator fitted and adjusted for full opening
Energy performance of hatches — We check the hatch's published U-value against the limit that applies.
How far the lid opens — We check how far the lid swings open and what it swings over.

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 Hampshire

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.

What if my roof opening is the wrong size for the roof access hatch?

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.

Do you make good inside after fitting?

Yes, where the quote includes it. Internal finishing usually means lining the reveal with plasterboard, taping or skimming, and fitting trim where it meets the ceiling. Some people prefer their own plasterer or decorator to finish off, which is fine. The written quote spells out exactly where our work stops, so nobody is left guessing about who does what once the unit is in.

Roof access hatch installation in Hampshire