Skylights and Roof Windows in Enfield
We supply and fit skylights, rooflights and roof windows for homes across Enfield. That covers pitched roof windows, fixed and opening flat rooflights, walk-on glass and roof lanterns, whether you are replacing an old unit or opening up a new one.
One team measures, supplies, fits and makes good. You deal with one company instead of a supplier, a roofer and a plasterer.
At a glance
- Fitted for you: every price on this page includes supply and fitting
- Replacement or new opening: like-for-like swaps and new roof openings
- Guide prices: from about £450 for a replacement roof window (see the table below)
- Areas: Enfield, EN1 to EN3, N9, N13, N14, N18 and N21
- Quote: free, after a survey of your roof and room
Our skylights, rooflights and roof windows
Pitched roof windows.
These sit in the slope of a tiled or slate roof. Centre-pivot windows rotate on a central hinge and are easy to clean from inside. Top-hung windows open outwards from the top and suit eye-level positions. Good for loft rooms, landings, bathrooms and dark upstairs corridors.
Fixed (non-opening) skylights.
Fixed units exist to bring in light, with no moving parts. They cost less than opening units and suit rooms that already have ventilation, such as stairwells, hallways and open-plan spaces. Large fixed panes work well over kitchen and dining areas.
Roof lanterns and pyramids.
A raised, multi-panel roof that adds height as well as light. Lanterns suit larger extensions, dining areas and orangeries. If you are planning the extension too, see our house extensions and glass extensions.
Opening skylights.
An opening unit lets warm air and moisture out, which makes it a sensible choice for kitchens, bathrooms and loft rooms. Electric opening is available on request.
Flat roof rooflights.
Flat glass rooflights sit on an upstand (kerb) on a flat roof. A frameless internal finish gives a clean glass ceiling. They are the usual choice for rear and side-return extensions, where the middle of the room is far from the windows.
Walk-on rooflights.
Structural glass you can stand on, for letting light down through a terrace, flat roof or floor into the room below.
Made-to-measure and large skylights.
If your opening isn’t a standard size, or you want a large pane, we can specify the unit to fit your structure, glass and finish.
Skylight, rooflight or roof window: what’s the difference?
The terms overlap, and suppliers use them differently. In practice:
- A roof window sits in the plane of a pitched roof and usually opens.
- A skylight or rooflight usually sits on a flat roof, on an upstand, and projects slightly above the roof.
Both bring daylight in from above. The type that suits you depends on whether your roof is pitched or flat, and on what the room needs: light only, or light and ventilation. Not sure which you have? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you.
Fixed or opening: which do you need?
- Kitchen or bathroom: opening, to clear steam and cooking smells.
- Stairwell, hallway, landing: fixed is usually enough, and costs less.
- Loft room used as a bedroom: opening, and building control may require an opening window large enough to escape through.
- High or hard-to-reach position: consider electric opening so you can operate it from the room.
- Over a kitchen island or dining table: a large fixed pane gives the most light.
Where to put a skylight
Orientation changes how it feels. A south-facing skylight gets light and warmth for most of the day. North-facing gives even, softer light. East catches the morning, west the evening.
Position matters as much as direction. A skylight over a kitchen island, dining table, stairwell or dark landing makes the biggest difference. A row of smaller units can work better than one large unit in a long room.
Strong sun can make a room warm and cause glare. Solar-control glass or a blind deals with that, and we can discuss options when we survey.
Choosing the glass
Overhead glass has to do more than a vertical window. Options include:
- Double or triple glazing. Triple glazing improves insulation further. Ask for the U-value on your quote.
- Low-E coating to reduce heat loss.
- Laminated safety glass. Overhead glass is normally specified as safety glass, with a laminated inner pane.
- Self-cleaning glass, useful under trees or where access for cleaning is awkward.
- Solar-control glass for south-facing rooms.
- Acoustic laminate to reduce rain and traffic noise.
New and replacement rooflights have to meet the thermal limits in Approved Document L. We specify the glass to meet those limits and confirm it on your quote.
Replacing an old skylight or roof window
Common signs that a unit is due for replacement:
- Misting or condensation between the panes, which means the sealed unit has failed
- Water marks or drips around the frame
- Draughts or a cold spot under the unit
- Cracked or damaged glazing
- A window that is stiff, jammed or won’t close properly
A leak doesn’t always mean the glass has failed. The cause can be the flashing, the upstand or the roof covering around the unit. We look at the whole junction and tell you what needs replacing before we quote. A replacement includes new flashing or upstand detailing where the new unit needs it.
A like-for-like swap is usually quicker and less disruptive than a new opening, because the opening and structure are already there.
How we supply and fit your skylight
- Survey. We check your roof type and pitch, the structure, the ceiling below, access and the direction it faces.
- Written quote. We specify the unit, glass and finish, and price the whole job.
- Made to fit. Your unit is ordered to the size agreed at survey.
- Fitting. For a replacement we remove the old unit. For a new opening we form the opening and trim the structure. We then fit the flashing or upstand, install the unit and weatherproof it.
- Inside. We make good around the opening, including the lining and plaster finish.
- Handover. We show you how it works, tidy up and leave the room ready to use.
Our own fitters do the fitting. We don’t pass it to subcontractors.
How much does a skylight cost in Enfield?
These are guide prices for supply and fitting. Your firm price depends on a survey.
| Job | Guide price (supplied and fitted) |
|---|---|
| Replace a pitched roof window, standard size | £450 – £1,100 |
| New pitched roof window in an existing roof | £900 – £2,400 |
| Fixed flat rooflight, small to medium, on an existing upstand | £900 – £2,200 |
| Large fixed flat rooflight (around 1.5 × 3m) | £2,500 – £6,500 |
| Electric opening (added to a fixed unit) | + £500 – £1,500 |
| Walk-on rooflight | £2,500 – £6,000 |
| Roof lantern on a prepared upstand | £3,500 – £9,000 |
What moves the price:
- Size and shape
- Glass specification
- Fixed, opening or electric
- Roof type and pitch
- A replacement or a new opening, which needs structural work
- Access, scaffolding or lifting equipment
- Internal finishing and blinds
Planning permission and building regulations in Enfield
Planning.
Under permitted development, most houses can have a roof window without planning permission if:
- It projects no more than 150mm from the roof slope.
- It doesn’t rise above the highest part of the roof.
- A window in a side-facing roof slope is obscure-glazed, and non-opening unless the opening part is more than 1.7m above the floor.
This right doesn’t apply to flats or to buildings containing flats. Parts of Enfield are conservation areas, and some have Article 4 directions that remove permitted development rights. A listed building needs listed building consent.
If your home is on a street-facing slope in one of these areas, check with the council before ordering. A lantern also adds to the height of an extension, so check the overall height if the extension itself is built under permitted development.
Building regulations.
A new rooflight generally needs building regulations approval, because the roof structure is altered. That normally means trimmers to support the cut rafters. Thermal performance (Part L), ventilation and, near a boundary, fire performance are also considered. We tell you what applies to your job before work starts.
Areas we cover
We fit skylights and roof windows across Enfield, including Enfield Town, Bush Hill Park, Grange Park, Winchmore Hill, Southgate, Palmers Green, Edmonton, Ponders End and Enfield Lock. That covers postcodes EN1, EN2, EN3, N9, N13, N14, N18 and N21.
Enfield’s housing includes Edwardian terraces in Palmers Green and Winchmore Hill and 1930s semis in Southgate, Oakwood and Bush Hill Park. Many have rear extensions or loft rooms where a rooflight makes the biggest difference.
Why choose Urgent Windows
- Supply and fit in one. Survey, supply, fitting and finishing from one team.
- Our own fitters. We don’t use subcontractors for the fitting.
- Clear written quote. You see the unit, the glass and the work priced together.
- Local. 18 Garfield Road, Enfield EN3 4RP.
- Easy to reach. Monday to Friday, 7:00 to 17:00, on +44 7555 181003 or by WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Get a free skylight quote in Enfield
Send us your address and a photo of the room or roof, and we’ll arrange a survey.