How we approach conservation rooflights in Swansea
For Swansea 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. In Swansea, as anywhere, conservation rooflights are the usual choice for slate and plain-tile roofs where a quiet roofline matters.
Swansea is the main town we list in West Glamorgan; we also cover nearby Briton Ferry and Gorseinon.
Specification options
- Manual or electric opening
- Steel or aluminium frames
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Blinds
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Traditional slim profile, sits low in the roof
- Steel or aluminium frame in black or grey
Before you order: points to check
- Conservation officers may specify size and position
- Listed building consent is needed for listed buildings
Planning, building control and Swansea
In Wales a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development if it stands no more than 15 cm proud of the roof, except on protected land such as conservation areas and National Parks, where permission is needed. 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. Wales also has its own overheating rules (Part O) for new homes, in force since November 2022.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do conservation rooflights cost in Swansea?
Guide prices for conservation rooflights in Swansea 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 SA1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Swansea, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Conservation rooflights in Swansea: questions
Do they suit slate roofs?
Yes — flashings are made for slates and for plain tiles.
Are conservation rooflights double glazed?
Most modern ones are, with slim units behind the traditional frame.
Can you copy an original rooflight?
Some makers produce bespoke sizes to match an existing opening. We can survey and quote.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Swansea?
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 Swansea?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
