What do conservation rooflights in Newtown involve?
For Newtown 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. Conservation rooflights suit slate and plain-tile roofs where a quiet roofline matters.
Newtown is the main town we list in Powys; we also cover nearby Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells.
Options we can specify in Newtown
- Manual or electric opening
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Blinds
- Double glazed behind a period look
- Suits slate and plain-tile roofs
What to check first
- Listed building consent is needed for listed buildings
- Lead or matching flashings may be required
Planning and building rules for Newtown
Welsh householder permitted development (Class C) allows rooflights that project no more than 15 cm and sit no higher than the existing roof — but not in conservation areas, National Parks, AONBs or World Heritage Sites. Listed buildings need listed building consent from the council, and flats have no householder permitted development rights.
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. A revised Welsh Approved Document L takes effect on 4 March 2027; rooflights in new dwellings stay at 2.2 W/m²K.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do conservation rooflights cost in Newtown?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Newtown, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- 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.
- 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 Newtown
Are conservation rooflights double glazed?
Most modern ones are, with slim units behind the traditional frame.
Do they suit slate roofs?
Yes — flashings are made for slates and for plain tiles.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Newtown?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Newtown?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
