Cheap skylights

Are you looking for a way to get more light into your home without costing too much? Then opt for cheap skylights. You don’t have to pay a lot to still make your home look lighter and more spacious. Read all about prices, options and tips for installing cheap roof windows in this article.

What do cheap roof windows cost?

Costly roof windows cost an average of £600 to £750. You usually choose a lesser-known brand, because, for example, a cheap Velux roof window is more expensive. In addition, you pay more for a plastic roof window than for a wooden one. There is also a difference in price if you have your roof window replaced instead of having a new one installed. Check out the different prices in the table below.

Why cheap skylights?

Cost skylights are the most economical choice, but there are also more advantages by choosing skylights. Read all about the benefits of cheap skylights here.

Choose the cheapest price

If you want more light in your home, then a skylight is the best choice. The alternative to a cheap skylight is a dormer, but you will soon pay more than £4,000 for that. So choose a skylight, go for the lowest price and also benefit from the luxury thanks to the extra light and spacious feeling.

Get more light in your home

Light is hugely important to make your attic comfortable. Light is good for your health and your mood. Is your attic now a storage space? With a skylight, you can bring in enough light to turn it into a living space. This way, you only pay for a cheap skylight and don’t have to have a superstructure installed.

Ventilise your home better

With a skylight, you prevent damp and unhealthy air. By having a cheap skylight installed, you will have enough ventilation to prevent dampness in your home. Moreover, new types of skylights have a ventilation grid, so you can ensure sufficient ventilation even on rainy days.

Have it installed quickly

Costly skylights have the advantage that they can be installed quickly. It takes the specialist an average of half a day to put your skylight in place. However, the specialist still has to finish the inside. So it makes a big difference in labour costs if you choose to have a roof window installed compared to, for example, a dormer window.

The types of cheap roof windows

There are different types of cheap roof windows. Check out the types of skylights and the features per type here.

Costly roof window flat roof

On a flat roof you usually place a skylight, choosing either flat or curved glass. There are also plexiglass skylights, which are also the cheapest choice. Plexiglas does have the property that it discolours slowly. Cheap skylights are usually opened manually, while more expensive models can be opened electrically. This is especially handy in places where it is difficult to reach.

Install cheap tumble window

Tumble windows are the most common in the Netherlands, these cheap roof windows open up to 180 degrees on their own axis. These skylights are therefore easy to clean and maintain. This skylight also often has ventilation, so you can ensure enough ventilation even on rainy days.

Expensive drop window installation

With an inexpensive drop window, you benefit from the most extra space. This type of skylight opens with a number of hinges, which is at the top of the frames. You get a huge feeling of space and there is also a ventilation grid. The disadvantage of this type of skylight, is that you clean it a bit more difficult.

Good roof windows: What to look out for?

Although cheap skylights are the most inexpensive initially, it is important to take a few things into account. Check below what to look out for when getting cheap roof windows installed.

Go for longevity

On average, a roof window has a lifespan of about 30 to 40 years. Some cheap roof windows do have a shorter lifespan. This has to do, for example, with the material from which a roof window is made. Pine and spruce normally do not last as long. If you regularly treat the wood of your cheap skylight with stain or paint, you will extend its lifespan considerably.

Don’t forget the interior finishing

The specialist installs the skylight, but sometimes does not include the interior finishing in the price. Installing skirting, painting or plastering should be added to the price. Always check with the specialist, so you can be sure that your roof is completely finished once the specialist has installed the cheap roof window. Nevertheless, it is always useful to check. Broadly speaking, you do not need a permit for a skylight installation if you comply with the rules below.

• Your skylight should not protrude more than 60 centimetres above the roof;
• Your skylight should not be less than 50 centimetres from the eaves.

Tips for cheap skylights

If you are convinced to have a cheap skylight installed, it is useful to go through the tips below. Then you can be sure that you are making a good choice.

Choose burglar-proof skylights

Under burglars, a skylight is an interesting way to enter your home. Want to prevent someone from entering your home? Then choose roof windows with the Police Quality Mark Safe Living. These skylights are tested for burglary safety and reduce the chances of a burglar entering your home through your skylight.

Think about insulation

When installing a skylight, it is also wise to think about insulation. If the specialist is working on your roof anyway, it is useful to have good roof insulation installed straight away. You reduce your heating costs considerably and you also get a space that is much more comfortable to live or work in.

Request several quotes

By requesting several roof window quotes, you always have the opportunity to compare different specialists. Look at the costs, but also at the quality of the skylight specialist. With multiple quotes, you can also see how much each specialist charges for material and labour.