Roof access hatch installation across Kent

Guide prices in Kent

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 Kent

Fitting across Kent 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.

Included in the work

Gas struts or actuator fitted and adjusted for full opening
Electric hatches wired ready for the electrician's final connection, quoted separately
Hatch fixed and weathered, with the membrane dressed up the upstand
How far the lid opens — We check how far the lid swings open and what it swings over.
Energy performance of hatches — We check the hatch's published U-value against the limit that applies.

Rules that apply in England

England's rules in short: permitted development usually covers a rooflight on a house roof provided it doesn't stick out more than 0.15 m or rise above the ridge, though a listed building always needs consent and some streets have Article 4 directions. Building regulations apply to new openings, and replacements go through building control; as we are not registered with a competent person scheme, we use a building notice and show the fee on the quote. The energy limit for rooflights in existing homes is 2.2 W/m²K, and the 2026 Approved Document L, in force from 24 March 2027, keeps that figure.

Common questions in Kent

Can you remove and dispose of the old rooflight?

Yes. Taking out the old unit is part of any replacement job, and it leaves with the rest of the waste unless you ask to keep it. Old domes, glass and frames go through proper waste routes. If removal turns up a rotten kerb or damaged decking, we show you what we have found and agree the repair with you before going any further.

Can you fit the roof access hatch I bought online?

Yes, fit-only is one of our core services. Send the product link or spec, photos of the roof and rough sizes, and we can usually price it from those. Before fitting we check the delivery for damage, which should be reported to the seller, plus the size against the builder's opening and the upstand height. The product warranty stays with the maker or seller, and our guarantee covers the fitting.

Does a rooflight need building regulations approval?

A new opening usually needs building regulations approval. A replacement is a controlled fitting: it must be self-certified by an installer registered with a competent person scheme or notified to building control. We are not registered with a scheme, so replacements we fit are notified to building control with a building notice, and the council's fee is shown on your quote.

Roof access hatch installation in Kent