Conservation rooflights in Newbury: what is involved?
We handle conservation rooflights across Berkshire, including Newbury. In short: slim, low-profile steel-look rooflights for period and listed roofs. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. Typical uses for conservation rooflights include slate and plain-tile roofs where a quiet roofline matters.
From Newbury to Thatcham, Wantage and Basingstoke, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
What you can choose
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Blinds
- Manual or electric opening
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Traditional slim profile, sits low in the roof
- Optional central glazing bar
Before you order: points to check
- Conservation officers may specify size and position
- Projection above the roof line is limited — usually as flush as possible
Planning and building rules for Newbury
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. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Conservation rooflights prices in Newbury
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Newbury, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large or electric conservation rooflight | £2,755 – £4,195 | £2,295 – £3,495 |
| Standard conservation rooflight Typical | £2,035 – £2,755 | £1,695 – £2,295 |
| Small conservation rooflight | £1,795 – £2,155 | £1,495 – £1,795 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the RG14 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Newbury, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Conservation rooflights in Newbury: questions
Do they suit slate roofs?
Yes — flashings are made for slates and for plain tiles.
Can they open?
Yes, most are top-hung or side-hung for ventilation and cleaning, with manual or electric operation.
Are conservation rooflights double glazed?
Most modern ones are, with slim units behind the traditional frame.
Can you work alongside my builder in Newbury?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do you fit conservation rooflights in Newbury?
Yes. We survey and fit conservation rooflights in Newbury and across Berkshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
