Conservation rooflights for Lichfield: the essentials
For Lichfield 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 Lichfield, as anywhere, conservation rooflights are the usual choice for period, listed and conservation-area roofs.
Lichfield is around 43 km from Stoke-on-Trent, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Staffordshire, including the WS13 district.
Options we can specify in Lichfield
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Steel or aluminium frames
- Blinds
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Manual or electric opening
- Steel or aluminium frame in black or grey
- Often preferred by conservation officers
What to check first
- Lead or matching flashings may be required
- Projection above the roof line is limited — usually as flush as possible
Planning and building rules for Lichfield
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.
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 Lichfield
Guide prices for conservation rooflights in Lichfield 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the WS13 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Conservation rooflights in Lichfield: questions
Can you copy an original rooflight?
Some makers produce bespoke sizes to match an existing opening. We can survey and quote.
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 you fit conservation rooflights in Lichfield?
Yes. We survey and fit conservation rooflights in Lichfield and across Staffordshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Lichfield?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
