What are skylight repairs & leak fixes?
Skylight repairs & leak fixes in Argyll and Bute means leak tracing, resealing, actuator repairs and glass replacement. Every quote follows a survey of the roof and the room below.
Scottish weather is hard on roofs, so we specify rooflights and roof windows with exposure in mind and fit upstands with generous heights. Many Scottish homes have dormers and attic rooms where an extra roof window adds light without a full dormer.
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What you can choose
- Planned maintenance visits
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Glass unit replacement
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Condensation diagnosis
- Seal and flashing repairs
- Honest repair-or-replace advice
Planning and building rules in Scotland
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed. Listed buildings need listed building consent where the work affects their character.
Under the Scottish building standards, replacement rooflights should average 1.6 W/m²K or better, and no individual unit should exceed 3.3 W/m²K. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
Guide prices
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Glass unit or actuator replacement | £595 – £1,555 | £495 – £1,295 |
| Upstand or membrane repair Typical | £355 – £955 | £295 – £795 |
| Diagnostic visit and reseal | £235 – £475 | £195 – £395 |
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.
Repairs & leaks in nearby areas
Common questions
Do you repair roof windows too?
Yes — flashings, seals, hinges and glass on pitched roof windows.
Can you repair an electric rooflight that will not open?
Often, yes — actuators, controllers and rain sensors can be replaced if parts are available.
Why is my skylight leaking?
Common causes are a failed seal, a membrane that has split or lifted at the upstand, a low upstand, blocked drainage or condensation mistaken for a leak.
Do you charge for repair visits?
Yes, repairs are charged. We give the price before the visit.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Argyll and Bute?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
