What do dome rooflights in Birmingham involve?
We handle dome rooflights across the West Midlands, including Birmingham. In short: polycarbonate and acrylic domes for flat roofs, new or replacement. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
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. Dome rooflights suit older flat roofs with yellowed or leaking domes.
We cover all of Birmingham and the B1 district, and nearby Smethwick and West Bromwich.
Choices for your Birmingham project
- Fall-through protection mesh
- Clear, opal or tinted
- Insulated PVC or GRP upstands
- Fixed or hinged with vent
- Polycarbonate or acrylic
- Low cost per unit
- Smoke-vent versions available
Things we check at survey
- Old domes may be fragile — treat as fragile until checked
- Plastic domes have a lower acoustic and thermal performance than glass
Rules and responsibilities in Birmingham
For non-domestic buildings, planning depends on the building and its location; building regulations cover thermal performance and the fire classification of rooflights near boundaries. 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. Fragile-roof safety and access are planned before work starts.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Birmingham
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Birmingham, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Birmingham address.
- 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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Questions about dome rooflights in Birmingham
Can domes open?
Hinged and vented domes are available, manual or electric.
Can you replace just the dome?
Yes, if the upstand is sound and the size matches. Otherwise we replace both.
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 Birmingham?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Can you work alongside my builder in Birmingham?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
