How we approach skylight installation in Shrewsbury
We handle skylight installation across Shropshire, including Shrewsbury. In short: survey, supply and fit — new openings, extensions and fit-only work. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. In Shrewsbury, as anywhere, skylight installation is the usual choice for new extensions, new openings and fit-only jobs.
Jobs in Shrewsbury 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
- Fit only (customer-supplied units)
- Electrics coordination
- Supply and fit
- Upstands and flashings
- Internal plaster reveal
- Making good inside included
- Free survey for new installations
What to check first
- Structural changes may need an engineer's check
- Fit-only work relies on the product being suitable and complete
Do you need permission in Shrewsbury?
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. 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.
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Skylight installation prices in Shrewsbury
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| New opening in an existing roof, supply and fit | £2,395 – £5,395 | £1,995 – £4,495 |
| Supply and fit into a new extension Typical | £1,435 – £3,595 | £1,195 – £2,995 |
| Fit only, customer-supplied unit | £595 – £1,195 | £495 – £995 |
How the job runs
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Shrewsbury address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Shrewsbury, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Skylight installation in Shrewsbury: questions
Is the survey free?
Yes, for new installations. Repair visits are charged.
Do I need a structural engineer?
For new openings that cut joists or rafters, a structural check is sensible and building control may ask for calculations.
Who handles building control?
We tell you which route applies — building control approval, a building warrant in Scotland, or in England and Wales self-certification by a registered competent person — and supply the product data.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Shrewsbury?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you offer skylight installation in Shrewsbury?
Yes. We carry out skylight installation in Shrewsbury and across Shropshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
