What do conservation rooflights in Solihull involve?
For Solihull 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. Conservation rooflights suit slate and plain-tile roofs where a quiet roofline matters.
We work across the West Midlands, including Solihull, and in neighbouring towns such as Shirley and Birmingham. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Solihull
- Blinds
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Steel or aluminium frames
- Often preferred by conservation officers
- Suits slate and plain-tile roofs
Things we check at survey
- 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 Solihull
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.
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. 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 Solihull
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Solihull, 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 B91 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Conservation rooflights near Solihull
Related work in Solihull
Common questions
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.
Do they suit slate roofs?
Yes — flashings are made for slates and for plain tiles.
Can they open?
Yes, most are top-hung or side-hung for ventilation and cleaning, with manual or electric operation.
Is the survey in Solihull free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Can you work alongside my builder in Solihull?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
