How we approach frameless structural rooflights in Shirley
Our frameless structural rooflights service in Shirley covers minimal glass rooflights with no visible frame from inside. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Many Midlands semis have had a single-storey rear extension added, and a larger flat rooflight or lantern is often the change that makes it feel finished. Think of frameless structural rooflights for architect-led extensions and long slots of light over islands or along party walls.
Jobs in Shirley 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.
Specification options
- Shadow-gap or plastered reveal
- Heated glass on some ranges
- Triple glazing
- Butt-jointed runs for long openings
- Low-iron extra-clear glass
- Double or triple glazed structural units
- Long, slim or very large formats
Before you order: points to check
- Structural glass specification comes from the manufacturer
- The internal finish (plaster, shadow gap) is agreed before order
Do you need permission in Shirley?
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. 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.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Frameless structural rooflights prices in Shirley
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the B90 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Frameless structural rooflights in Shirley: questions
Does it cost more?
Usually, because the glass is larger and heavier and the finish needs tighter tolerances. The price table shows typical ranges.
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.
Will I see the edge of the glass?
From inside, the reveal is finished up to the glass so the edge is hidden. From outside you will see the glass and its edge seal.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Shirley?
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 Shirley?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
