How we approach conservation rooflights in Gosport
Our conservation rooflights service in Gosport 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.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Think of conservation rooflights for period, listed and conservation-area roofs.
Neighbouring towns include Portsmouth (3 km) and Fareham (7 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
What you can choose
- Manual or electric opening
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Blinds
- Optional central glazing bar
- Steel or aluminium frame in black or grey
What to check first
- Lead or matching flashings may be required
- Conservation officers may specify size and position
Planning, building control and Gosport
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. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do conservation rooflights cost in Gosport?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Gosport, 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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Gosport address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Neighbouring towns
Related work in Gosport
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.
Do they suit slate roofs?
Yes — flashings are made for slates and for plain tiles.
How do I book a survey in Gosport?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Gosport free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
