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Tailor-Made Bespoke Rooflights in London
When standard sizes won't do, our bespoke rooflights deliver the dramatic light, the slim sightlines and the architectural impact that off-the-shelf units simply can't match. Roofers in London designs, specifies and installs bespoke rooflights London architects, builders and homeowners are looking for — on residential and commercial projects across the capital.
From the slim-frame flat-glass skylight that turns a kitchen extension into a daylit living space, to a soaring pyramid lantern over a stairwell, to a walk-on glass deck that becomes both rooflight and terrace floor — every bespoke rooflight we install is designed to bring more light deeper into the building while preserving thermal performance and weather-tightness.
Why Choose This Service
Bespoke rooflights are an architect's favourite for a reason. When light has to enter the home in exactly the right way, on exactly the right scale, a custom unit is the only answer.
The tricky part is the integration with the rest of the roof. The thermal junctions, the upstand detailing, the falls, the flashing, the structural opening — these are what separate a stunning custom rooflight from one that whistles in winter and drips in summer. Our role is to deliver the bespoke product, but also to handle every detail that surrounds it.
Key Benefits
- Fixed and opening flat-glass rooflights in any practical size
- Roof lanterns, pyramid skylights and ridge rooflights for kitchens, dining rooms and stairwells
- Walk-on glass for terraces, balconies and glass-floor features
- Slim-profile aluminium frames in any RAL colour
- Frameless and minimalist options where sightlines matter
- Triple-glazed, low-E, solar-control and self-cleaning glass options
- Acoustic glass for properties under flight paths or near busy roads
- Manual, electric and rain-sensor opening operations
- Engineered structural openings, upstand detailing and weatherproofing
- Coordinated installation with kitchen extensions, lofts and rear additions
Our Process
1
Project consultation
Visit, measurements and a clear discussion of what you're trying to achieve with the light.
2
Daylighting concept
We may suggest one larger unit instead of several small ones, or vice versa — the priority is the result, not the part-count.
3
Specification
Frame profile, glass make-up, opening, finish and controls.
4
Shop drawings
Kerb, upstand, flashing and structural opening drawings before any glass is ordered.
5
Structural engineer coordination
Where new openings need calculation, we work directly with your structural engineer.
6
Manufacture
Bespoke units typically have a 3–6 week lead time from order — we plan the build programme around it.
7
Structural opening
Created on site to the shop drawings, with temporary support where needed.
8
Kerb / upstand construction
Built with insulation continuity so there's no cold bridge around the unit.
9
Crane lift / manual installation
Larger panels are crane-lifted; smaller units handled manually with proper lifting equipment.
10
Membrane, flashing and lining
Weatherproof detail dressed in, internal lining finished to match.
11
Commissioning
Opening mechanisms, blinds and controls tested, including any rain sensors.
12
Final clean and handover
Glass treatment, snagging walk-through and warranty paperwork.
Common Problems We Solve
• Kitchen extensions that look great but feel dim in the centre because the rooflight is too small
• Multiple small skylights replaced with one architectural lantern for a stronger effect
• Period buildings where standard rooflights don't suit the proportions
• Bespoke openings on flat-roof terraces that double as patio surfaces
• Structural openings that previous contractors couldn't deliver
• Old single-glazed lanterns leaking heat and condensing in winter
• Architect-designed rooflights that need a contractor confident with bespoke fabrication
• Walk-on glass installations where slip, load and watertightness all need solving together
• Flat-roof rooflights where the upstand detailing has failed repeatedly
Areas Covered Across London
We cover all 32 London boroughs plus the City of London. Our most-served areas for this service include Camden, Islington, Hackney, Hampstead, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth, Wandsworth, Greenwich, Lewisham, Ealing, Brent, Haringey, Barnet, Enfield, Croydon, Bromley and Richmond.
We deliver bespoke rooflight projects right across London. The volume is highest on kitchen extensions and loft conversions in Camden, Islington, Hackney, Hampstead, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth, Wandsworth, Greenwich, Lewisham, Ealing, Barnet, Croydon and Richmond.
Why Choose Roofers in London
• Custom-fabrication experience — we know what's possible and what isn't
• Architect-friendly process — we work cleanly into existing project drawings
• Thermal performance focus — modern triple-glazed units that don't bleed heat
• Coordinated installation — glass, kerb, flashing and lining handled in-house
• Fully insured for high-value glass installations and crane lifts
• Workmanship guarantee plus manufacturer's product warranty
• Local team — easy to reach for snagging, adjustments and aftercare
• Honest advice — sometimes a standard Velux is enough; we'll tell you when
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: How big can a bespoke rooflight be?
A: Single panes can be specified up to several metres long depending on glass make-up and structural support. Larger lanterns are typically multi-panel assemblies.
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Q: Are bespoke rooflights expensive?
A: They cost more than standard units but deliver more light and architectural impact. We'll always tell you when a standard rooflight will do the job at lower cost.
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Q: Can I have an opening rooflight?
A: Yes — bespoke rooflights are available with electric, manual or rain-sensor opening, useful for ventilation and smoke escape in some cases.
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Q: How are bespoke rooflights insulated?
A: Modern units are triple-glazed with low-E coatings and warm-edge spacers. The kerb / upstand insulation around the unit is just as important — we engineer it as a continuous thermal envelope.
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Q: Do they comply with Building Regulations?
A: Yes — when correctly specified for U-value, fall and weatherproofing, bespoke rooflights comply with Part L (thermal) and Part B (fire) Building Regulations.
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Q: How long does manufacture take?
A: Lead times typically run 3–6 weeks from order, depending on size and finish. We programme the build around the manufacture schedule so the structural opening isn't sitting open.
