Skylight installation permit

A skylight adds value to your home; it makes your home brighter and more spacious. In some cases, however, you need to apply for a permit to install a skylight. Want to know when to apply for this permit? Read more quickly in this article.

Costs for skylight permit

On average, you pay £700 for a skylight permit. In most cases, you do not need a permit for a skylight, but in some cases you do. There is no difference between skylight sizes here, but the conditions focus on installation on the roof. Check here the average skylight cost of a skylight and the possible permit costs on top of this.

When do you need to apply for a skylight installation permit?

You can often have a skylight installed permit-free if you meet 2 conditions. However, there are also exceptions. Your specialist will be happy to help you with this. Are you curious about these 2 conditions and the exception? Read more about them in the overview below.

Applying for a permit-free skylight: Condition 1

Does your skylight extend less than 60 centimetres above your roof surface? If so, you do not need to apply for a permit. A skylight that protrudes further does require a permit, as it affects the surrounding area too much.

Applying for permit-free skylight: Condition 2

Do you place the skylight more than 50 centimetres from the eaves? Then you do not need to apply for a permit for this either. As long as you keep the skylight more than half a metre from both the
top, bottom and side, you may install your skylight.

Exception to apply for permit-free skylight

There is an exception to the above rules for listed buildings. You usually have to apply for a permit if you live in a listed house. However, there are some exceptions to this too. Check the Omgevingsloket for the various options.

Fitting a skylight step-by-step plan

Do you not meet the above conditions or do you have a listed building that does not fall under the exceptions? Then you need to apply for a permit from your municipality.

Step 1: Apply for a permit

From the website of the environment counter or the website of your municipality you can apply for a permit. Using a standard form, you fill in all the details about your permit application. In other words, you state why you want a permit and include all the information about your skylight. Once you have listed all the information, send the permit application.

Step 2: Get a response from your local authority

When the local authority assesses your application, it may happen that some information is still missing. For example, you have not provided enough information, which means your municipality cannot assess the application properly. If this turns out to be the case, you will receive a written response. This will also state how much time you have to send in the missing information.

Step 3: Let the local authority assess your permit

If your local authority has all the information for the roof window permit, it will assess your application. For instance, it checks whether your application complies with all the rules, which are drawn up by law. The municipality also checks whether it is in line with local regulations, also known as the General Local Bye-Law.

Step 4: Receive the permit

After your municipality’s assessment, you will be told whether the permit application has been approved, which takes up to 8 weeks. At that point, you will know whether or not you can have your skylight installed.

How to install a skylight?

Do you not need a permit or have you received the permit? Then the specialist will start installing your skylight. Are you curious about how this is done? You can read about it in this step-by-step plan.

Step 1: Draw out the installation

Whether you opt for a 4-pane roof window or a balcony roof window, you first need to decide where you want the roof window to be installed. Do you already have a place in mind? Then let the roof window specialist check whether the roof structure is strong enough. If it is not, the specialist will install a number of beams, which will strengthen your roof.

Step 2: Have the skylight installed

The specialist will make a hole in your roof and remove the tiles. Then he will place the frames, into which he will install the window at a later time. First, he will waterproof the roof and replace the tiles. Finally, he puts the glass between the frames, so that your skylight is finished from the outside.

Step 3: Finishing the roof

Although your specialist has installed the skylight, he still has to finish the inside. First of all, he will seal and plaster joints and holes so that it becomes one. Then he finishes it off by placing some plasterboard, for example. After that, your skylight is ready to enjoy.

Roof window installation permit: Useful tips

You have read a lot about roof window installation permit. Are you planning to have your skylight installed? If so, check out these handy tips so that you can get an even better deal.

Go for a volume discount

By having several skylights installed at the same time, you can get a nice discount. The specialist only charges one call-out fee. Don’t have plans to have several roof windows installed? Ask your neighbours if they still have plans for a roof window.

Request several quotations

By requesting quotations from several specialists, you have a greater chance of getting the best deal. With multiple quotes, you compare prices and options from different skylight specialists. Look, for example, at the labour costs and the duration of the installation, so that you have a better idea of the various options.