Surrey · RH6
Roof Windows in Horley
Roof window installation is the supply and fitting of a pitched-roof window — commonly known by the Velux brand name regardless of manufacturer — into an existing or new roof structure, including trimming the rafters, fitting the flashing kit, and making the surrounding roof covering weathertight.
In Horley, that covers Massetts, Lonsdale, Smallfield, Horley Row, Westvale Park. Horley sits close to Gatwick Airport, with a historic village core and substantial 20th-century residential development around it, making it a popular area for family homeowners looking to extend rather than move.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Horley for roof windows
Property styles in Horley
The older village centre includes period cottages and Victorian houses, while the wider town has significant interwar and postwar estate housing well suited to standard rear extensions and loft conversions.
Planning considerations
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is the local planning authority. Properties close to Gatwick Airport may be subject to airport safeguarding consultation requirements for certain types of development, which we check where relevant.
How it works
Our roof windows process
- 01
Survey
Confirming the proposed window position, size and whether the rafter spacing needs trimming or reinforcing.
- 02
Structural opening
Cutting and trimming the roof structure to form the opening, with additional support where needed.
- 03
Installation
Fitting the window unit and the manufacturer's flashing kit, matched to the existing roof covering.
- 04
Completion
Checking the installation is weathertight and, internally, plastering back around the reveal.
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FAQs
Roof Windows in Horley: FAQs
Do you provide roof windows across all of Horley?
Yes, we cover the RH6 postcode area in full, including Massetts, Lonsdale, Smallfield, Horley Row, Westvale Park.
Is "Velux" the only brand of roof window you fit?
Velux is the best-known brand and the term people commonly use for any pitched roof window, but we fit from a range of manufacturers depending on your budget and specification. We advise on the right product at survey.
Do roof windows need planning permission?
Most roof windows fall under permitted development, provided they don't project significantly beyond the roof plane and meet other standard criteria, but conservation areas and listed buildings can have additional restrictions. We confirm the position for your specific property before ordering.
Does living near Gatwick Airport affect planning permission in Horley?
Some development types near the airport are subject to safeguarding consultation with the airport operator as part of the planning process. This does not apply to all projects, and we advise on the specific position for your address.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-28.