How we approach skylight repairs & leak fixes in Dunstable
We handle skylight repairs & leak fixes across Bedfordshire, including Dunstable. In short: leak tracing, resealing, actuator repairs and glass replacement. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. Think of skylight repairs & leak fixes for leaks, condensation, misted units and failed actuators.
Dunstable sits about 7 km from Luton and 10 km from Leighton Buzzard, and we cover the whole LU6 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Glass unit replacement
- Planned maintenance visits
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Condensation diagnosis
- Leak tracing, not guesswork
- Storm and impact damage
Things we check at survey
- Repairs are charged — the free survey applies to new installations
- Water tracking can show up far from the source
Planning and building rules for Dunstable
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Dunstable
Guide prices for skylight repairs & leak fixes in Dunstable are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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 |
What happens next
- 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.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
Neighbouring towns
Other services in Dunstable
Questions about skylight repairs & leak fixes in Dunstable
Can you repair an electric rooflight that will not open?
Often, yes — actuators, controllers and rain sensors can be replaced if parts are available.
Do you repair roof windows too?
Yes — flashings, seals, hinges and glass on pitched roof windows.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Dunstable?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
How do I book a survey in Dunstable?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
