Skylight installation for Newtown: the essentials
For Newtown homes and buildings we offer skylight installation: survey, supply and fit — new openings, extensions and fit-only work. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Wales sees a lot of wind-driven rain, particularly in the west, so upstand height and flashing laps matter more than anywhere. Skylight installation suits new extensions, new openings and fit-only jobs.
Newtown is the main town we list in Powys; we also cover nearby Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells.
Specification options
- Internal plaster reveal
- New openings with joist trimming
- Fit only (customer-supplied units)
- Supply and fit
- Upstands and flashings
- Free survey for new installations
- Making good inside included
What to check first
- Structural changes may need an engineer's check
- Work at height is planned with suitable access
Planning, building control and Newtown
Planning rules in Wales are tighter than in England for rooflights: Class C rights do not apply in conservation areas, National Parks or AONBs, so a rooflight there needs planning permission. A side-facing rooflight within 10.5 m of the boundary must be obscure-glazed, and non-opening unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
Welsh Building Regulations expect new or replacement rooflights to reach 2.2 W/m²K and roof windows 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B rating. Wales also has its own overheating rules (Part O) for new homes, in force since November 2022.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What does skylight installation cost in Newtown?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Newtown, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the SY16 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about skylight installation in Newtown
Is the survey free?
Yes, for new installations. Repair visits are charged.
Do you work with builders?
Yes — on new extensions we fit to the builder's programme once the upstand or roof is ready.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Newtown?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do you offer skylight installation in Newtown?
Yes. We carry out skylight installation in Newtown and across Powys. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
