Sliding rooflight installation across Tyne and Wear

Guide prices in Tyne and Wear

Compact sliding

£7,795 – £10,795including VAT at 20%

Motorised sliding unit for a stair or hatch opening

Standard sliding

£10,795 – £15,595including VAT at 20%

Larger opening onto a roof terrace

Large sliding

£15,595 – £22,795including VAT at 20%

Big spans, lifting gear and longer installs

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 Tyne and Wear

Fitting across Tyne and Wear 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

Clear run confirmed for the glass to slide over when open
Lifting plan for the unit, often with gear booked for the day
Full open and close cycle checked before handover
What the glass slides over — We check the area the glass will cover when open before deciding where the unit goes.
Power and safety stops — We confirm the power supply and the safety features before fitting day.

Rules that apply in England

In England, a new rooflight opening generally needs building regulations approval because the roof structure is altered and the glazing must meet energy rules: 2.2 W/m²K for a rooflight in an existing home, or 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B) for a roof window. Planning is often not needed on a house: permitted development covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof slope and sit below the highest part of the roof. Flats, listed buildings and areas with an Article 4 direction are different, so we check your address first.

Common questions in Tyne and Wear

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

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.

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.

Sliding rooflight installation in Tyne and Wear