Frameless structural rooflights in Solihull: what is involved?
Our frameless structural rooflights service in Solihull 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. In Solihull, as anywhere, frameless structural rooflights are the usual choice for rooms where you want sky without a visible frame.
We work across the West Midlands, including Solihull, and in neighbouring towns such as Shirley and Birmingham. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Solihull
- Butt-jointed runs for long openings
- Heated glass on some ranges
- Solar-control coatings
- Triple glazing
- Low-iron extra-clear glass
- Clean modern detail for architect-led schemes
- Long, slim or very large formats
Before you order: points to check
- The internal finish (plaster, shadow gap) is agreed before order
- Tolerances are tight — the opening must be built square and to size
Planning, building control and Solihull
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. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Solihull
Guide prices for frameless structural 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Solihull address.
- 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about frameless structural rooflights in Solihull
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.
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.
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.
Is the survey in Solihull free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Will I need planning permission in Solihull?
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.
