What are dome rooflights?
Our dome rooflights service in Merseyside covers polycarbonate and acrylic domes for flat roofs, new or replacement. We survey every job before fixing the price.
Rear kitchen extensions on North West semis often have small domes from decades ago that leak or have yellowed. The North West gets more rain than most of England, so upstand height, membrane detailing and rain sensors on opening units are not optional extras.
Towns in Merseyside
Specification options in Merseyside
- Fixed or hinged with vent
- Clear, opal or tinted
- Twin, triple or quad skin
- Fall-through protection mesh
- Polycarbonate or acrylic
- Quick replacement on existing upstands
- Light, impact-resistant domes
Planning and building rules in England
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.
Guide prices
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Merseyside, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us about the roof. Send the postcode, rough sizes and a photo or two through the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool.
- Free survey. For new installations a surveyor measures the opening, checks the roof build-up and talks through glass and options.
- Fixed written quote. You get the product, the work and the price in writing. Nothing is ordered or paid for until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We fit, seal and make good, then hand over product data, warranties and any certificate paperwork.
Dome rooflights in nearby areas
Common questions
Can you replace just the dome?
Yes, if the upstand is sound and the size matches. Otherwise we replace both.
Do domes leak?
Leaks are usually at the upstand seal or the membrane. Replacing the dome and resealing often fixes it.
Can domes open?
Hinged and vented domes are available, manual or electric.
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 I need to be at home for the survey in Merseyside?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
