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Is Your Loft Ready for a Roof Window?

Most pitched roofs can take a roof window, but a few practical checks help set realistic expectations before booking.

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Rafter spacing

Standard roof window sizes are designed around typical rafter spacing, though non-standard spacing can usually be accommodated with some extra work.

Roof pitch

Most roof windows work across a range of pitches, but very shallow or very steep roofs may need a specific product suited to that angle.

What's happening below

Where the window sits relative to the room layout below matters as much as where it fits structurally — a survey looks at both.

Any planning considerations

Most roof windows fall under permitted development, but certain properties or areas may have specific requirements worth checking first.

A quick survey from our team will confirm what's possible for your specific roof.

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