How we approach conservation rooflights in Maesteg
For Maesteg 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. Think of conservation rooflights for period, listed and conservation-area roofs.
Jobs in Maesteg are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
Specification options
- Blinds
- Manual or electric opening
- Steel or aluminium frames
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Double glazed behind a period look
- Often preferred by conservation officers
Before you order: points to check
- Projection above the roof line is limited — usually as flush as possible
- Listed building consent is needed for listed buildings
Planning and building rules for Maesteg
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.
Guide prices for Maesteg
Guide prices for conservation rooflights in Maesteg 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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Maesteg address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about conservation rooflights in Maesteg
Do I need consent for a conservation rooflight?
On a listed building you need listed building consent. In a conservation area, check with the council — many areas have Article 4 directions affecting roof alterations.
Can you copy an original rooflight?
Some makers produce bespoke sizes to match an existing opening. We can survey and quote.
Do they suit slate roofs?
Yes — flashings are made for slates and for plain tiles.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Maesteg?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Maesteg free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
