Flat rooflights in Lichfield: what is involved?
We handle flat rooflights across Staffordshire, including Lichfield. In short: fixed double or triple glazed rooflights for flat roofs and extensions. 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. In Lichfield, as anywhere, flat rooflights are the usual choice for landings, bathrooms and rear extensions with flat roofs.
Jobs in Lichfield are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
Choices for your Lichfield project
- Frame colours: anthracite, black, white or RAL
- Double or triple glazing
- Insulated kerb or timber upstand built to suit
- Integral or fitted blinds
- Solar-control or self-cleaning outer pane
- Even, top-down daylight across the whole room
- Slim sightlines from inside — mostly glass, little frame
Things we check at survey
- Needs a properly formed upstand — usually at least 150 mm above the finished roof surface (check the manufacturer's figure)
- New openings in an existing roof need a structural check on joists
Consents for flat rooflights in Lichfield
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. 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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Flat rooflights prices in Lichfield
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 triple glazed (1500 × 2500 mm and up) | £2,395 – £4,195 | £1,995 – £3,495 |
| Mid-size double glazed (1000 × 2000 mm) Typical | £1,675 – £2,395 | £1,395 – £1,995 |
| Small double glazed (up to 1000 × 1000 mm) | £1,195 – £1,795 | £995 – £1,495 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the WS13 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Lichfield, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
Can you fit into my existing flat roof?
Yes. We form a new opening, trim the joists, build and waterproof an upstand and make good the ceiling. A survey confirms the joist direction and roof build-up first.
How long does it take?
Fitting into a prepared upstand usually takes a day. Forming a new opening in an existing roof, including making good inside, is often two to three days.
Can a flat rooflight be walked on?
Not unless it is designed as a walk-on unit with structural laminated glass. A standard flat rooflight is for light only — if the roof is used as a terrace, choose a walk-on rooflight instead.
Is the survey in Lichfield free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Lichfield?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
