Conservation rooflights in Felling: what is involved?
For Felling 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.
Older flat-roofed extensions in the North East are often due a new roof covering — the right time to upgrade the rooflight too. Typical uses for conservation rooflights include slate and plain-tile roofs where a quiet roofline matters.
Neighbouring towns include Gateshead (2 km) and Newcastle upon Tyne (4 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Choices for your Felling project
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Manual or electric opening
- Blinds
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Often preferred by conservation officers
- Steel or aluminium frame in black or grey
Before you order: points to check
- Listed building consent is needed for listed buildings
- Projection above the roof line is limited — usually as flush as possible
Consents for conservation rooflights in Felling
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
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. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Felling
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Felling, 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Neighbouring towns
More we do in Felling
Common 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.
How do I book a survey in Felling?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you fit conservation rooflights in Felling?
Yes. We survey and fit conservation rooflights in Felling and across Tyne and Wear. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
