How we approach bespoke & shaped rooflights in Leicester
Bespoke & shaped rooflights in Leicester means triangular, angled, curved and multi-pane rooflights made to measure. We cover the LE1 district and the rest of Leicestershire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Industrial and commercial units around Midlands towns often still have their original rooflight sheets, which are due for replacement. Think of bespoke & shaped rooflights for angled ceilings, corners and architect-designed extensions.
Leicester is the main town we list in Leicestershire; we also cover nearby Oadby and Wigston.
What you can choose
- Concealed or slim frames
- Multi-pane butt-jointed runs
- Triangular and trapezoid panes
- Sloped or monopitch rooflights
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Glass shaped to the architecture
- Corner, slope and multi-pane runs
Things we check at survey
- Precise survey and template may be needed
- Structural support must be designed in
Consents for bespoke & shaped rooflights in Leicester
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.
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do bespoke & shaped rooflights cost in Leicester?
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
- Tell us what you have. Send the LE1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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.
Neighbouring towns
Other services in Leicester
Bespoke & shaped rooflights in Leicester: 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 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 I need planning permission in Leicester?
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Leicester?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
