Conservation rooflight installation across Somerset

Guide prices in Somerset

Small conservation unit

£1,145 – £1,695including VAT at 20%

Low-profile unit with glazing bar, slate or tile flashing

Medium unit

£1,695 – £2,495including VAT at 20%

Larger opening, lead or matching flashings

Large or bespoke

£2,495 – £3,845including VAT at 20%

Larger or made-to-order units for listed or sensitive roofs

Guide ranges for supply & fit. Your price is fixed in a written quote after we have seen photos or surveyed. Scaffold, access towers or a crane are priced separately if the job needs them, and building control fees, where a job needs them, are shown as their own line.

Towns we list in Somerset

From the larger towns to the smaller places in between, we take on rooflight fitting across Somerset. The process is the same for a terrace, a farmhouse extension or an industrial unit: details first, written quote second, fitting day third. Remote and island addresses in England, where they arise, are covered by arrangement, and we tell you that before quoting.

What the job includes

Rafters trimmed with timbers that suit the existing roof
Rooflight set low so it sits close to the line of the roof
Slates or tiles made good around the frame with tidy cuts
Reusing the original covering — We plan to reuse the existing slates or tiles wherever we can.
Conservation area rules by nation — We check the permitted development position for your nation before the rooflight is ordered.

Rules that apply in England

Replacing a rooflight in an English home is a controlled fitting: it has to be self-certified by a scheme-registered installer or notified to building control. We are not registered with a competent person scheme, so replacements we fit are notified with a building notice, and the new unit has to meet current energy limits. Adding a new one usually means a building regulations application, because joists or rafters are trimmed. On the planning side, most house rooflights are permitted development if they project 0.15 m or less; on a side slope the glass must be obscured and fixed unless the opening part is over 1.7 m above the floor.

Common questions in Somerset

Will my new conservation rooflight leak?

A correctly fitted unit should not. Leaks usually trace back to the detail around the frame: an upstand that is too low, a membrane or flashing that is not dressed properly, sealant applied to a damp surface, or water ponding against the kerb. We fit to the maker's instructions and check each of those points. The fitting carries a written workmanship guarantee, with its terms set out on your quote.

Do you make good inside after fitting?

Yes, where the quote includes it. Internal finishing usually means lining the reveal with plasterboard, taping or skimming, and fitting trim where it meets the ceiling. Some people prefer their own plasterer or decorator to finish off, which is fine. The written quote spells out exactly where our work stops, so nobody is left guessing about who does what once the unit is in.

What if my roof opening is the wrong size for the conservation rooflight?

We find out before the fitting day, not on it. If the opening is slightly out, it can usually be adjusted by trimming or by packing out the upstand. If it is a long way off, the choice is between altering the opening and changing the unit. Bear in mind that rooflights are often sold by builder's opening size rather than external size, so check which one your measurement refers to.

Conservation rooflight installation in Somerset