How we approach bespoke & shaped rooflights in Shanklin
Thinking about bespoke & shaped rooflights in Shanklin? 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.
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 the Isle of Wight, including Shanklin, and in neighbouring towns such as Sandown and Newport, Isle of Wight. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Shanklin
- Concealed or slim frames
- Multi-pane butt-jointed runs
- Corner and wrap-around glazing
- Sloped or monopitch rooflights
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Works with architects and builders
- Drawing sign-off before order
Things we check at survey
- Structural support must be designed in
- Large panes need a lifting plan
Consents for bespoke & shaped rooflights in Shanklin
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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Shanklin
Guide prices for bespoke & shaped rooflights in Shanklin 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the PO37 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Shanklin, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Bespoke & shaped rooflights near Shanklin
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Common 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.
Do you need my architect's drawings?
They help. We still survey on site, because built openings rarely match drawings exactly.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Shanklin?
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 Shanklin?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
