How we approach conservation rooflights in Newport, Gwent
For Newport, Gwent 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.
Many Welsh homes have older single-storey rear extensions where a glass rooflight brightens a dark kitchen. Conservation rooflights suit period, listed and conservation-area roofs.
Newport, Gwent is the main town we list in Gwent; we also cover nearby Risca and Cwmbran.
Specification options
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Blinds
- Steel or aluminium frames
- Manual or electric opening
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Often preferred by conservation officers
- Suits slate and plain-tile roofs
What to check first
- Listed building consent is needed for listed buildings
- Projection above the roof line is limited — usually as flush as possible
Do you need permission in Newport, Gwent?
Planning rules in Wales are tighter than in England for rooflights: Class C rights do not apply in conservation areas, National Parks or AONBs, so a rooflight there needs planning permission. A side-facing rooflight within 10.5 m of the boundary must be obscure-glazed, and non-opening unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
Approved Document L in Wales (2022 edition) sets 2.2 W/m²K for rooflights, measured horizontally, and 1.4 W/m²K or Band B for roof windows in existing homes. Wales also has its own overheating rules (Part O) for new homes, in force since November 2022.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do conservation rooflights cost in Newport, Gwent?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Newport, Gwent, 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Newport, Gwent, 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.
Nearby towns
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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.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Newport, Gwent?
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 Newport, Gwent?
Yes. We survey and fit conservation rooflights in Newport, Gwent and across Gwent. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
