How we approach conservation rooflights in Eastleigh
For Eastleigh 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.
Larger gardens in much of the South East mean deeper rear extensions, and deeper rooms need light from above rather than only from the doors. Conservation rooflights suit slate and plain-tile roofs where a quiet roofline matters.
From Eastleigh to Southampton, Winchester and Totton, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Specification options
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Blinds
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Manual or electric opening
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Double glazed behind a period look
- Suits slate and plain-tile roofs
What to check first
- Conservation officers may specify size and position
- Projection above the roof line is limited — usually as flush as possible
Consents for conservation rooflights in Eastleigh
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line. 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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Conservation rooflights prices in Eastleigh
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Eastleigh, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Eastleigh address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Conservation rooflights near Eastleigh
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Common questions
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 they suit slate roofs?
Yes — flashings are made for slates and for plain tiles.
Can you work alongside my builder in Eastleigh?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Is the survey in Eastleigh free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
