Dome rooflights for Shrewsbury: the essentials
Thinking about dome rooflights in Shrewsbury? The short answer: polycarbonate and acrylic domes for flat roofs, new or replacement. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Industrial and commercial units around Midlands towns often still have their original rooflight sheets, which are due for replacement. Typical uses for dome rooflights include schools, flats and commercial flat roofs.
Shrewsbury sits about 16 km from Wellington and 21 km from Telford, and we cover the whole SY1 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Polycarbonate or acrylic
- Insulated PVC or GRP upstands
- Clear, opal or tinted
- Twin, triple or quad skin
- Fixed or hinged with vent
- Quick replacement on existing upstands
- Low cost per unit
Things we check at survey
- Plastic domes have a lower acoustic and thermal performance than glass
- Fire classification matters on some roofs
Regulations for dome rooflights in Shrewsbury
On commercial roofs the main questions are usually building control, fire classification of rooflight materials and safe access rather than householder permitted development. Product data for building control is supplied with every quote.
For buildings other than dwellings, Approved Document L Volume 2 sets limiting U-values of 2.2 W/m²K for rooflights and 3.0 W/m²K for roof ventilators, including smoke vents. Fire classification of rooflight materials near boundaries is checked at specification.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Dome rooflights prices in Shrewsbury
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Dome and new insulated upstand | £955 – £1,675 | £795 – £1,395 |
| Hinged or vented dome Typical | £715 – £1,195 | £595 – £995 |
| Replacement fixed dome | £475 – £835 | £395 – £695 |
How the job runs
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Shrewsbury, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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.
Nearby towns
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Common questions
Are domes safe to walk on?
No. Treat any rooflight as fragile unless it is specifically certified non-fragile, and never stand on it.
Can domes open?
Hinged and vented domes are available, manual or electric.
Why has my dome gone yellow?
UV breaks down older plastics over time. Modern domes have UV-protective layers, but all plastics age.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Shrewsbury?
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 Shrewsbury?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
