Bespoke & shaped rooflights in Bournemouth: what is involved?
Our bespoke & shaped rooflights service in Bournemouth covers triangular, angled, curved and multi-pane rooflights made to measure. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Western coasts take wind-driven rain, so we pay close attention to upstand height and flashing laps on exposed roofs. In Bournemouth, as anywhere, bespoke & shaped rooflights are the usual choice for openings that standard sizes do not fit.
We cover all of Bournemouth and the BH1 district, and nearby Christchurch and Poole.
Specification options
- Concealed or slim frames
- Sloped or monopitch rooflights
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Triangular and trapezoid panes
- Corner and wrap-around glazing
- Glass shaped to the architecture
- Structural or framed options
Before you order: points to check
- Precise survey and template may be needed
- Structural support must be designed in
Consents for bespoke & shaped rooflights in Bournemouth
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Bournemouth
Guide prices for bespoke & shaped rooflights in Bournemouth are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-pane or corner run | £9,595 – £17,995 | £7,995 – £14,995 |
| Single shaped pane, large Typical | £5,395 – £9,595 | £4,495 – £7,995 |
| Single shaped pane, small | £4,195 – £5,395 | £3,495 – £4,495 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Bournemouth, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about bespoke & shaped rooflights in Bournemouth
Do you need my architect's drawings?
They help. We still survey on site, because built openings rarely match drawings exactly.
Can any shape be made?
Most straight-edged shapes can be made in glass, within the manufacturer's size and angle limits. Curved glass is possible but specialist.
Will a shaped rooflight leak more?
Not if detailed properly — corners and junctions just need more care.
How do I book a survey in Bournemouth?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Bournemouth?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
