What do conservation rooflights in Wokingham involve?
For Wokingham homes and buildings we offer conservation rooflights: slim, low-profile steel-look rooflights for period and listed roofs. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. Conservation rooflights suit period, listed and conservation-area roofs.
Wokingham sits about 5 km from Crowthorne and 6 km from Bracknell, and we cover the whole RG40 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Wokingham project
- Blinds
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Manual or electric opening
- Traditional slim profile, sits low in the roof
- Double glazed behind a period look
Things we check at survey
- Conservation officers may specify size and position
- Listed building consent is needed for listed buildings
Planning and building rules for Wokingham
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.
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do conservation rooflights cost in Wokingham?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
How the job runs
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Wokingham address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Wokingham, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common 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.
Is the survey in Wokingham free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Can you work alongside my builder in Wokingham?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
