Bespoke & shaped rooflights in Rottingdean: what is involved?
We handle bespoke & shaped rooflights across East Sussex, including Rottingdean. 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 East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Think of bespoke & shaped rooflights for openings that standard sizes do not fit.
We work across East Sussex, including Rottingdean, and in neighbouring towns such as Brighton and Hove. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Rottingdean
- Corner and wrap-around glazing
- Concealed or slim frames
- Triangular and trapezoid panes
- Multi-pane butt-jointed runs
- Sloped or monopitch rooflights
- Glass shaped to the architecture
- Corner, slope and multi-pane runs
What to check first
- Large panes need a lifting plan
- Structural support must be designed in
Planning and building rules for Rottingdean
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line. 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.
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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do bespoke & shaped rooflights cost in Rottingdean?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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.
Neighbouring towns
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Questions about bespoke & shaped rooflights in Rottingdean
Why does bespoke take longer?
Each unit is drawn, checked and manufactured to order.
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.
Will I need planning permission in Rottingdean?
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.
Is the survey in Rottingdean free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
