Bespoke & shaped rooflights in Christchurch: what is involved?
We handle bespoke & shaped rooflights across Dorset, including Christchurch. In short: triangular, angled, curved and multi-pane rooflights made to measure. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Many South West towns mix Georgian and Victorian terraces with modern estates, so the right product differs street by street. Bespoke & shaped rooflights suit angled ceilings, corners and architect-designed extensions.
Christchurch is around 7 km from Bournemouth, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Dorset, including the BH23 district.
Specification options
- Multi-pane butt-jointed runs
- Triangular and trapezoid panes
- Concealed or slim frames
- Corner and wrap-around glazing
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Corner, slope and multi-pane runs
- Drawing sign-off before order
Things we check at survey
- Longer lead times and no returns on made-to-measure glass
- Structural support must be designed in
Consents for bespoke & shaped rooflights in Christchurch
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Bespoke & shaped rooflights prices in Christchurch
Guide prices for bespoke & shaped rooflights in Christchurch 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the BH23 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Neighbouring towns
Other services in Christchurch
Common questions
Can bespoke units open?
Some can. Shaped glass is usually fixed, combined with a standard opening unit elsewhere.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Christchurch?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Christchurch?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
