What do bespoke & shaped rooflights in Chichester involve?
We handle bespoke & shaped rooflights across West Sussex, including Chichester. In short: triangular, angled, curved and multi-pane rooflights made to measure. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Larger gardens in much of the South East mean deeper rear extensions, and deeper rooms need light from above rather than only from the doors. Typical uses for bespoke & shaped rooflights include openings that standard sizes do not fit.
Jobs in Chichester 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.
Choices for your Chichester project
- Sloped or monopitch rooflights
- Concealed or slim frames
- Triangular and trapezoid panes
- Multi-pane butt-jointed runs
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Structural or framed options
- Matching solar and thermal performance
Things we check at survey
- Structural support must be designed in
- Large panes need a lifting plan
Consents for bespoke & shaped rooflights in Chichester
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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Bespoke & shaped rooflights prices in Chichester
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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Chichester address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Chichester, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about bespoke & shaped rooflights in Chichester
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.
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 Chichester?
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.
Is the survey in Chichester free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
