Conservation rooflights in Epsom: what is involved?
Conservation rooflights in Epsom means slim, low-profile steel-look rooflights for period and listed roofs. We cover the KT17 district and the rest of Surrey, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. Typical uses for conservation rooflights include slate and plain-tile roofs where a quiet roofline matters.
Epsom sits about 3 km from Ewell and 4 km from Banstead, and we cover the whole KT17 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Epsom project
- Steel or aluminium frames
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Manual or electric opening
- Blinds
- Double glazed behind a period look
- Often preferred by conservation officers
Things we check at survey
- Lead or matching flashings may be required
- Projection above the roof line is limited — usually as flush as possible
Do you need permission in Epsom?
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.
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Conservation rooflights prices in Epsom
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Epsom, 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the KT17 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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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Common questions
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.
Will the council accept it?
We cannot promise an outcome, but a slim conservation profile fitted low in the roof is the type many conservation officers ask for.
Are conservation rooflights double glazed?
Most modern ones are, with slim units behind the traditional frame.
Can you work alongside my builder in Epsom?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Epsom?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
