What does skylight installation in Leigh involve?
Skylight installation in Leigh means survey, supply and fit — new openings, extensions and fit-only work. We cover the WN7 district and the rest of Greater Manchester, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Stone and brick terraces are typical across the North West, and roof windows in rear slopes are a common way to light attic rooms. Think of skylight installation for new extensions, new openings and fit-only jobs.
Neighbouring towns include Atherton (3 km) and Tyldesley (4 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Options we can specify in Leigh
- Internal plaster reveal
- Fit only (customer-supplied units)
- Upstands and flashings
- New openings with joist trimming
- Electrics coordination
- Making good inside included
- Fit-only for units you have bought
Things we check at survey
- Work at height is planned with suitable access
- Building Regulations approval (a building warrant in Scotland) may be needed
Planning and building rules for Leigh
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Skylight installation prices in Leigh
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Leigh, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| New opening in an existing roof, supply and fit | £2,395 – £5,395 | £1,995 – £4,495 |
| Supply and fit into a new extension Typical | £1,435 – £3,595 | £1,195 – £2,995 |
| Fit only, customer-supplied unit | £595 – £1,195 | £495 – £995 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Leigh address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common questions
Who handles building control?
We tell you which route applies — building control approval, a building warrant in Scotland, or in England and Wales self-certification by a registered competent person — and supply the product data.
Do you fit rooflights bought elsewhere?
Yes. We check the product and the opening first, and our workmanship terms cover the fitting rather than the product.
Do I need a structural engineer?
For new openings that cut joists or rafters, a structural check is sensible and building control may ask for calculations.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Leigh?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Leigh free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
