Flat rooflights for Solihull: the essentials
Our flat rooflights service in Solihull covers fixed double or triple glazed rooflights for flat roofs and extensions. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. Flat rooflights suit landings, bathrooms and rear extensions with flat roofs.
Solihull is around 11 km from Birmingham, and we survey and fit throughout that part of the West Midlands, including the B91 district.
Options we can specify in Solihull
- Integral or fitted blinds
- Square, rectangular or long-format sizes
- Rain sensor if paired with an opening unit
- Solar-control or self-cleaning outer pane
- Frame colours: anthracite, black, white or RAL
- Slim sightlines from inside — mostly glass, little frame
- Double or triple glazed with a warm-edge spacer
Things we check at survey
- Rooflights count toward glazing in an extension, which matters for Building Regulations energy and overheating rules
- The roof membrane must be dressed up the upstand before the unit goes on
Consents for flat 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. 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.
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Flat rooflights prices in Solihull
Guide prices for flat rooflights in Solihull are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the B91 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Solihull, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Flat rooflights in Solihull: questions
Double or triple glazing?
Double glazing suits most domestic jobs. Triple glazing improves thermal performance and cuts noise from rain, which is worth it over bedrooms or where the energy calculation is tight.
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.
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.
How do I book a survey in Solihull?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Solihull free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
