How we approach skylight installation in Wigston
Skylight installation in Wigston means survey, supply and fit — new openings, extensions and fit-only work. We cover the LE18 district and the rest of Leicestershire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. In Wigston, as anywhere, skylight installation is the usual choice for new extensions, new openings and fit-only jobs.
We work across Leicestershire, including Wigston, and in neighbouring towns such as Oadby and Leicester. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Wigston
- Supply and fit
- Upstands and flashings
- Electrics coordination
- New openings with joist trimming
- Internal plaster reveal
- Free survey for new installations
- Fixed price in writing before work
Before you order: points to check
- Work at height is planned with suitable access
- Structural changes may need an engineer's check
Planning and building rules for Wigston
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. 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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Skylight installation prices in Wigston
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Wigston, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
How the job runs
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about skylight installation in Wigston
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.
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.
Is the survey free?
Yes, for new installations. Repair visits are charged.
How do I book a survey in Wigston?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you offer skylight installation in Wigston?
Yes. We carry out skylight installation in Wigston and across Leicestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
