How we approach conservation rooflights in Aldridge
Thinking about conservation rooflights in Aldridge? The short answer: slim, low-profile steel-look rooflights for period and listed roofs. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Midlands housing is a mix of Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and newer estates, and rear kitchen extensions with flat rooflights are a common upgrade. Think of conservation rooflights for period, listed and conservation-area roofs.
From Aldridge to Walsall, Bloxwich and Sutton Coldfield, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Choices for your Aldridge project
- Steel or aluminium frames
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Manual or electric opening
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Blinds
- Often preferred by conservation officers
- Double glazed behind a period look
Before you order: points to check
- Lead or matching flashings may be required
- Conservation officers may specify size and position
Planning and building rules for Aldridge
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. 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.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Conservation rooflights prices in Aldridge
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- 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.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common 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 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 Aldridge?
Yes. We survey and fit conservation rooflights in Aldridge and across the West Midlands. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Aldridge free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
