How we approach bespoke & shaped rooflights in Solihull
Thinking about bespoke & shaped rooflights in Solihull? 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 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 Solihull, as anywhere, bespoke & shaped rooflights are the usual choice for openings that standard sizes do not fit.
Jobs in Solihull 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.
Options we can specify in Solihull
- Sloped or monopitch rooflights
- Corner and wrap-around glazing
- Multi-pane butt-jointed runs
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Triangular and trapezoid panes
- Corner, slope and multi-pane runs
- Matching solar and thermal performance
What to check first
- Longer lead times and no returns on made-to-measure glass
- Precise survey and template may be needed
Planning, building control and Solihull
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 Solihull?
Guide prices for bespoke & shaped rooflights in Solihull 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the B91 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Bespoke & shaped rooflights in Solihull: questions
Do you need my architect's drawings?
They help. We still survey on site, because built openings rarely match drawings exactly.
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.
Can I cancel a bespoke order?
Made-to-measure goods are excluded from the statutory 14-day cancellation right. As a goodwill gesture you can cancel without charge until we place the order with the manufacturer, and we tell you in writing when that happens.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Solihull?
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 Solihull?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
