Conservation rooflights in Wellington: what is involved?
For Wellington 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 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. In Wellington, as anywhere, conservation rooflights are the usual choice for slate and plain-tile roofs where a quiet roofline matters.
Jobs in Wellington 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.
Choices for your Wellington project
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Steel or aluminium frames
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Blinds
- Manual or electric opening
- Optional central glazing bar
- Double glazed behind a period look
Things we check at survey
- Projection above the roof line is limited — usually as flush as possible
- Conservation officers may specify size and position
Consents for conservation rooflights in Wellington
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line. 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.
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. 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 Wellington?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Wellington, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the TF1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Wellington, 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.
Conservation rooflights near Wellington
Related work in Wellington
Questions about conservation rooflights in Wellington
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 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.
Will I need planning permission in Wellington?
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.
Do you fit conservation rooflights in Wellington?
Yes. We survey and fit conservation rooflights in Wellington and across Shropshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
