How we approach bespoke & shaped rooflights in Whitchurch
For Whitchurch 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.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. Bespoke & shaped rooflights suit openings that standard sizes do not fit.
We work across Shropshire, including Whitchurch, and in neighbouring towns such as Market Drayton and Crewe. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Whitchurch
- Concealed or slim frames
- Corner and wrap-around glazing
- Sloped or monopitch rooflights
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Multi-pane butt-jointed runs
- Corner, slope and multi-pane runs
- Drawing sign-off before order
Before you order: points to check
- Structural support must be designed in
- Large panes need a lifting plan
Planning, building control and Whitchurch
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do bespoke & shaped rooflights cost in Whitchurch?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Whitchurch, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about bespoke & shaped rooflights in Whitchurch
Why does bespoke take longer?
Each unit is drawn, checked and manufactured to order.
Will a shaped rooflight leak more?
Not if detailed properly — corners and junctions just need more care.
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.
Is the survey in Whitchurch free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Will I need planning permission in Whitchurch?
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.
