Bespoke & shaped rooflights in Alnwick: what is involved?
Our bespoke & shaped rooflights service in Alnwick covers triangular, angled, curved and multi-pane rooflights made to measure. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Coastal exposure along the North East means we look closely at frame finishes and seals. Typical uses for bespoke & shaped rooflights include angled ceilings, corners and architect-designed extensions.
Jobs in Alnwick are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
Specification options
- Multi-pane butt-jointed runs
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Triangular and trapezoid panes
- Concealed or slim frames
- Corner and wrap-around glazing
- Matching solar and thermal performance
- Drawing sign-off before order
What to check first
- Large panes need a lifting plan
- Longer lead times and no returns on made-to-measure glass
Do you need permission in Alnwick?
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. 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. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do bespoke & shaped rooflights cost in Alnwick?
Guide prices for bespoke & shaped rooflights in Alnwick 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the NE66 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Alnwick, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about bespoke & shaped rooflights in Alnwick
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.
Do you need my architect's drawings?
They help. We still survey on site, because built openings rarely match drawings exactly.
Why does bespoke take longer?
Each unit is drawn, checked and manufactured to order.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Alnwick?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Can you work alongside my builder in Alnwick?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
