What do conservation rooflights in Catford involve?
Our conservation rooflights service in Catford covers slim, low-profile steel-look rooflights for period and listed roofs. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Party walls are a fact of life in London terraces, and rooflights close to a shared wall need detailing that keeps the neighbour's side dry too. Think of conservation rooflights for slate and plain-tile roofs where a quiet roofline matters.
Neighbouring towns include Lewisham (2 km) and Blackheath (3 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
What you can choose
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Steel or aluminium frames
- Blinds
- Manual or electric opening
- Optional central glazing bar
- Double glazed behind a period look
What to check first
- Lead or matching flashings may be required
- Projection above the roof line is limited — usually as flush as possible
Do you need permission in Catford?
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.
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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Conservation rooflights prices in Catford
Guide prices for conservation rooflights in Catford 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Catford address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Catford, 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.
Neighbouring towns
More we do in Catford
Common questions
Are conservation rooflights double glazed?
Most modern ones are, with slim units behind the traditional frame.
Can they open?
Yes, most are top-hung or side-hung for ventilation and cleaning, with manual or electric operation.
Will the council accept it?
We cannot promise an outcome, but a slim conservation profile fitted low in the roof is the type many conservation officers ask for.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Catford?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Catford?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
