What do dome rooflights in Winchester involve?
Our dome rooflights service in Winchester covers polycarbonate and acrylic domes for flat roofs, new or replacement. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. Typical uses for dome rooflights include older flat roofs with yellowed or leaking domes.
We work across Hampshire, including Winchester, and in neighbouring towns such as Eastleigh and Southampton. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Winchester
- Clear, opal or tinted
- Twin, triple or quad skin
- Fall-through protection mesh
- Insulated PVC or GRP upstands
- Polycarbonate or acrylic
- Light, impact-resistant domes
- Fixed, hinged or vented options
What to check first
- Upstand condition decides whether you replace dome only or the whole unit
- Plastic domes have a lower acoustic and thermal performance than glass
Building control and safety duties in Winchester
On commercial roofs the main questions are usually building control, fire classification of rooflight materials and safe access rather than householder permitted development. Product data for building control is supplied with every quote.
For buildings other than dwellings, Approved Document L Volume 2 sets limiting U-values of 2.2 W/m²K for rooflights and 3.0 W/m²K for roof ventilators, including smoke vents. Fragile-roof safety and access are planned before work starts.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do dome rooflights cost in Winchester?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Winchester, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Dome and new insulated upstand | £955 – £1,675 | £795 – £1,395 |
| Hinged or vented dome Typical | £715 – £1,195 | £595 – £995 |
| Replacement fixed dome | £475 – £835 | £395 – £695 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the SO23 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about dome rooflights in Winchester
Do domes leak?
Leaks are usually at the upstand seal or the membrane. Replacing the dome and resealing often fixes it.
Why has my dome gone yellow?
UV breaks down older plastics over time. Modern domes have UV-protective layers, but all plastics age.
Are domes safe to walk on?
No. Treat any rooflight as fragile unless it is specifically certified non-fragile, and never stand on it.
Do you fit dome rooflights in Winchester?
Yes. We survey and fit dome rooflights in Winchester and across Hampshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Winchester?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
