How we approach bespoke & shaped rooflights in Smethwick
For Smethwick 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.
Many Midlands semis have had a single-storey rear extension added, and a larger flat rooflight or lantern is often the change that makes it feel finished. In Smethwick, as anywhere, bespoke & shaped rooflights are the usual choice for openings that standard sizes do not fit.
Smethwick is around 5 km from Birmingham, and we survey and fit throughout that part of the West Midlands, including the B66 district.
What you can choose
- Sloped or monopitch rooflights
- Corner and wrap-around glazing
- Concealed or slim frames
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Multi-pane butt-jointed runs
- Glass shaped to the architecture
- Corner, slope and multi-pane runs
What to check first
- Large panes need a lifting plan
- Precise survey and template may be needed
Planning and building rules for Smethwick
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. 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.
What do bespoke & shaped rooflights cost in Smethwick?
Guide prices for bespoke & shaped rooflights in Smethwick 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
- 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.
- 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 Smethwick: questions
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 a shaped rooflight leak more?
Not if detailed properly — corners and junctions just need more care.
Do you need my architect's drawings?
They help. We still survey on site, because built openings rarely match drawings exactly.
How do I book a survey in Smethwick?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you offer bespoke & shaped rooflights in Smethwick?
Yes. We carry out bespoke & shaped rooflights in Smethwick and across the West Midlands. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
