How much should I budget for laminated roof and conservatory glass in Isle of Wight?
As a guide, laminated roof and conservatory glass costs £234 to £774 including VAT (£195 to £645 plus VAT) per pane. Because work in Isle of Wight is arranged individually, we confirm the full price, including any travel, in writing first.
Laminated roof glass is overhead glazing with a laminated inner pane, so if the glass is broken by impact, a falling branch or an intruder, the pieces stay bonded in place rather than dropping into the room below. It is the usual specification for roof lanterns, flat rooflights and glass conservatory roofs.
Specification at a glance
- New seals, gaskets and caps refitted to keep the roof watertight
- Matching existing tints where possible
- Laminated inner pane for overhead safety
- Replacement of misted or broken roof units
- Safe access with towers or scaffolding where needed
- Self-cleaning, solar control and blue or neutral tints
Covering Isle of Wight
Work in Isle of Wight is arranged individually because of travel, including in Newport, Ryde and Cowes. Send your postcode and we will confirm what is possible.
The Isle of Wight's Victorian seaside towns such as Ryde, Sandown and Ventnor sit alongside Newport's shopping streets and Cowes' waterfront, with every glass delivery crossing by ferry.
Common uses:
- Flat rooflights over stairs and landings
- Orangery roofs with lantern centres
- Single-storey extensions reached from walls or fences
- Roof lanterns over kitchens and extensions
Towns in Isle of Wight
What to think about first
Repair or replace the roof
If the roof frame is failing or leaking at the bars, we will say so rather than putting new glass into it.
Self-cleaning outer pane
A self-cleaning coating cuts how often the roof needs washing, which helps where access is awkward.
Consents and safety: England
Safety glass in critical locations
In England, section 5 of Approved Document K treats glazing in doors and in side panels within 300 mm of a door edge, from floor level up to 1,500 mm, and any other glazing below 800 mm, as a critical location. Glass there should break safely, be robust, or be guarded. Laminated or toughened glass meeting BS EN 12600 class 3 is the usual answer, rising to class 2 for door and side-panel panes wider than 900 mm.
Replacing glass in an existing frame
Replacing only the glass or sealed unit in an existing frame is generally treated as a repair in England rather than notifiable building work. Replacing a whole window or door is notifiable and is normally certified through a competent person scheme or approved by building control. Either way, new glass in a critical location should still be safety glass.
How it works
- Send sizes, photos and your postcode
- We confirm what is possible and when
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, delivered and fitted
Laminated roof and conservatory glass in Isle of Wight: questions
Which towns in Isle of Wight do you cover?
Work across Isle of Wight is arranged individually because of travel and glass delivery, including in Newport, Ryde, Cowes and Sandown. Send your postcode and we will confirm what is possible.
Will laminated roof glass stop someone getting in?
It makes breaking through the roof slow and noisy, so the roof is a much harder way into a single-storey extension.
Can roof glass reduce heat in summer?
Yes. Solar control glass on the outer pane reflects much of the heat, and tints reduce glare.
Can you change my conservatory roof from plastic to glass?
Replacing polycarbonate with glass adds a lot of weight and is a structural change, so it is not part of this service. We can advise once a structural plan is in place.
Other glazing in Isle of Wight
- Counter and reception security screens
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Display case security glass
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Broken glass replacement
- Toughened safety glass
Send sizes and photos with the form, or call 0800 088 6248.