Commercial & industrial rooflights in Cambridge: what is involved?
For Cambridge homes and buildings we offer commercial & industrial rooflights: rooflights for warehouses, schools, offices and retail units. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Many homes in the East have low-pitched roofs on later extensions, which are better served by flat rooflights than pitched roof windows. Typical uses for commercial & industrial rooflights include industrial roofs with tired or fragile rooflight sheets.
Jobs in Cambridge 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 Cambridge
- Continuous barrel-vault rooflights
- GRP or polycarbonate in-plane rooflight sheets
- Mesh or grilles under fragile areas
- Modular glass rooflights
- Polycarbonate domes
- Smoke-vent options where needed
- Replacement of discoloured or fragile sheets
Before you order: points to check
- Asbestos surveys may be needed on older roofs
- Fire performance of rooflight materials matters near boundaries
Regulations for commercial & industrial rooflights in Cambridge
On commercial roofs the main questions are usually building control, fire classification of rooflight materials and safe access rather than householder permitted development. Product data for building control is supplied with every quote.
For buildings other than dwellings, Approved Document L Volume 2 sets limiting U-values of 2.2 W/m²K for rooflights and 3.0 W/m²K for roof ventilators, including smoke vents. Fragile-roof safety and access are planned before work starts.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do commercial & industrial rooflights cost in Cambridge?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Cambridge, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Barrel-vault or modular glass rooflight | £3,595 – £8,395 | £2,995 – £6,995 |
| Commercial flat-glass rooflight Typical | £1,795 – £3,595 | £1,495 – £2,995 |
| Dome or in-plane sheet replacement | £1,075 – £1,795 | £895 – £1,495 |
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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about commercial & industrial rooflights in Cambridge
Can rooflights double as smoke vents?
Some units are certified smoke ventilators. See our smoke-vent rooflights page.
Can you quote from drawings?
Yes, with a site survey to confirm.
Can you replace old warehouse rooflight sheets?
Yes. We match the roof profile, replace discoloured or damaged sheets and plan safe access while the building stays in use.
Can you work alongside my builder in Cambridge?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
How do I book a survey in Cambridge?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
