Bespoke & shaped rooflights in Battersea: what is involved?
For Battersea homes and buildings we offer bespoke & shaped rooflights: triangular, angled, curved and multi-pane rooflights made to measure. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Many London roofs are reached only through the house or over neighbouring property, so lifting heavy glass is planned at survey rather than on the day. In Battersea, as anywhere, bespoke & shaped rooflights are the usual choice for openings that standard sizes do not fit.
Battersea is around 4 km from central London, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Greater London, including the SW11 district.
Options we can specify in Battersea
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Triangular and trapezoid panes
- Multi-pane butt-jointed runs
- Concealed or slim frames
- Corner and wrap-around glazing
- Drawing sign-off before order
- Glass shaped to the architecture
Before you order: points to check
- Longer lead times and no returns on made-to-measure glass
- Precise survey and template may be needed
Consents for bespoke & shaped rooflights in Battersea
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. 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.
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. 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.
What do bespoke & shaped rooflights cost in Battersea?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Battersea, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 Battersea, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Battersea?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Battersea free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
