Bespoke & shaped rooflights in Eltham: what is involved?
Thinking about bespoke & shaped rooflights in Eltham? The short answer: triangular, angled, curved and multi-pane rooflights made to measure. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
London homes often run deep from front to back, so the middle of the ground floor is the darkest space — exactly where an overhead rooflight earns its keep. Typical uses for bespoke & shaped rooflights include angled ceilings, corners and architect-designed extensions.
Eltham is around 14 km from central London, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Greater London, including the SE9 district.
Options we can specify in Eltham
- Multi-pane butt-jointed runs
- Corner and wrap-around glazing
- Triangular and trapezoid panes
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Concealed or slim frames
- Glass shaped to the architecture
- Works with architects and builders
Before you order: points to check
- Precise survey and template may be needed
- Longer lead times and no returns on made-to-measure glass
Consents for bespoke & shaped rooflights in Eltham
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. 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.
Bespoke & shaped rooflights prices in Eltham
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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Eltham address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Bespoke & shaped rooflights in Eltham: questions
Will a shaped rooflight leak more?
Not if detailed properly — corners and junctions just need more care.
Why does bespoke take longer?
Each unit is drawn, checked and manufactured to order.
Can I cancel a bespoke order?
Made-to-measure goods are excluded from the statutory 14-day cancellation right. As a goodwill gesture you can cancel without charge until we place the order with the manufacturer, and we tell you in writing when that happens.
Is the survey in Eltham free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do you offer bespoke & shaped rooflights in Eltham?
Yes. We carry out bespoke & shaped rooflights in Eltham and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
