How we approach bespoke & shaped rooflights in Melksham
We handle bespoke & shaped rooflights across Wiltshire, including Melksham. 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.
Holiday lets and second homes across the South West often want roof windows with blinds and remote opening for when the house is empty. Bespoke & shaped rooflights suit openings that standard sizes do not fit.
We work across Wiltshire, including Melksham, and in neighbouring towns such as Trowbridge and Chippenham. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Choices for your Melksham project
- Sloped or monopitch rooflights
- Multi-pane butt-jointed runs
- Concealed or slim frames
- Corner and wrap-around glazing
- Triangular and trapezoid panes
- Drawing sign-off before order
- Structural or framed options
What to check first
- Longer lead times and no returns on made-to-measure glass
- Structural support must be designed in
Planning and building rules for Melksham
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.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. 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 Melksham?
Guide prices for bespoke & shaped rooflights in Melksham 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Melksham, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Questions about bespoke & shaped rooflights in Melksham
Do you need my architect's drawings?
They help. We still survey on site, because built openings rarely match drawings exactly.
Can bespoke units open?
Some can. Shaped glass is usually fixed, combined with a standard opening unit elsewhere.
Why does bespoke take longer?
Each unit is drawn, checked and manufactured to order.
Is the survey in Melksham free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Will I need planning permission in Melksham?
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.
