How we approach frameless structural rooflights in Leicester
We handle frameless structural rooflights across Leicestershire, including Leicester. In short: minimal glass rooflights with no visible frame from inside. 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. Frameless structural rooflights suit rooms where you want sky without a visible frame.
We cover all of Leicester and the LE1 district, and nearby Oadby and Wigston.
What you can choose
- Heated glass on some ranges
- Shadow-gap or plastered reveal
- Triple glazing
- Butt-jointed runs for long openings
- Solar-control coatings
- Long, slim or very large formats
- Solar-control and low-iron glass options
What to check first
- Structural glass specification comes from the manufacturer
- Large panes need lifting gear and access planning
Planning and building rules for Leicester
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.
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. 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.
What do frameless structural rooflights cost in Leicester?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Leicester, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Long-format or jointed run | £6,595 – £11,995 | £5,495 – £9,995 |
| Large single pane Typical | £4,795 – £7,195 | £3,995 – £5,995 |
| Standard frameless unit | £3,595 – £4,795 | £2,995 – £3,995 |
How the job runs
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Leicester address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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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Common questions
Is frameless glass as strong as a framed rooflight?
Yes — it is structural glass designed for the job. The support is hidden rather than missing.
How is it lifted onto the roof?
Larger panes go up with a vacuum lifter, a hoist or a crane. We plan access at survey.
Can it open?
Some frameless designs include a sliding or hinged opening element, but most are fixed. Pair with an opening unit if you need ventilation.
Is the survey in Leicester free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do you fit frameless structural rooflights in Leicester?
Yes. We survey and fit frameless structural rooflights in Leicester and across Leicestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
