The Cost of Rooflights: Budgeting for Your Project

A rooflight is an extremely cost-effective way of enhancing the kerb appeal of your home while simultaneously enhancing its energy efficiency, improving its ventilation and providing a bump in home valuation. But rooflights aren't free and it's important that you budget for them ahead of time. In this post, the team at Rooflights Roof Lanterns cover the process of budgeting for a rooflight installation.

Budgeting for a Rooflight Installation: a Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Determining the scope of the project

The first step in determining the budget for your rooflight project is to determine its scope. That involves deciding how many rooflights you will install, their size, style and whether you will opt for features such as remote operation. Make certain the rooflights you want are compatible with your roof.

Step 2: Price the rooflights

Now that you know what kind and how many rooflights you will be installing it's time to do some research on costs. The price of rooflights varies widely depending on the style and size so make sure you get a price for the ones you want.

Step 3: Determine installation costs

Call several contractors for estimates. Be mindful that the cost of installation will vary depending on the complexity of the project. Labour will be the biggest single cost and can vary from approx. £1,000 for a simple installation to as much as £5,000 for a complex installation in a difficult-to-reach part of the roof.

Step 4: Account for structural modifications

It's possible the contractor will need to make modifications to the roof structure. These modifications may include reinforcing the roof in the installation area or changing the support structure in the space below. Such modifications can range from £500 to several thousand pounds.

Step 5: Find out if you need planning permission

It's possible the installation of your rooflights will be "permitted development". But it's also possible you will need planning permission. Before you spend any money call your local authority and find out if planning permission is required.

Step 6: Allow for unforeseen expenses

There are almost always unexpected costs involved in home improvement projects so it will behove you to set aside an extra 10-15% of your anticipated budget for unforeseen expenses.

Contact RLRL

If you have questions about an upcoming rooflight installation project give the team at Rooflights Roof Lanterns a call. If we can't answer your specific question we'll refer you to someone who can. The number to call is 020 8087 2004.

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