Conservation rooflights in Gillingham: what is involved?
For Gillingham 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. Typical uses for conservation rooflights include slate and plain-tile roofs where a quiet roofline matters.
Neighbouring towns include Chatham (2 km) and Rochester (3 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Specification options
- Blinds
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Steel or aluminium frames
- Manual or electric opening
- Double glazed behind a period look
- Optional central glazing bar
What to check first
- Projection above the roof line is limited — usually as flush as possible
- Lead or matching flashings may be required
Consents for conservation rooflights in Gillingham
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
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. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Conservation rooflights prices in Gillingham
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Gillingham, 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 Gillingham address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Gillingham, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
Neighbouring towns
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Conservation rooflights in Gillingham: questions
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 copy an original rooflight?
Some makers produce bespoke sizes to match an existing opening. We can survey and quote.
Do you fit conservation rooflights in Gillingham?
Yes. We survey and fit conservation rooflights in Gillingham and across Kent. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Gillingham free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
