Conservation rooflights in Leicester: what is involved?
We handle conservation rooflights across Leicestershire, including Leicester. In short: slim, low-profile steel-look rooflights for period and listed roofs. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Many Midlands semis have had a single-storey rear extension added, and a larger flat rooflight or lantern is often the change that makes it feel finished. Typical uses for conservation rooflights include slate and plain-tile roofs where a quiet roofline matters.
Leicester is the main town we list in Leicestershire; we also cover nearby Oadby and Wigston.
Options we can specify in Leicester
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Steel or aluminium frames
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Blinds
- Steel or aluminium frame in black or grey
- Traditional slim profile, sits low in the roof
What to check first
- Projection above the roof line is limited — usually as flush as possible
- Listed building consent is needed for listed buildings
Do you need permission in Leicester?
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. 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.
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do conservation rooflights cost in Leicester?
Guide prices for conservation rooflights in Leicester 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the LE1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about conservation rooflights in Leicester
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.
Are conservation rooflights double glazed?
Most modern ones are, with slim units behind the traditional frame.
Can you work alongside my builder in Leicester?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Is the survey in Leicester free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
