How we approach skylight repairs & leak fixes in Reading
Our skylight repairs & leak fixes service in Reading covers leak tracing, resealing, actuator repairs and glass replacement. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. Think of skylight repairs & leak fixes for leaks, condensation, misted units and failed actuators.
Reading is the main town we list in Berkshire; we also cover nearby Earley and Henley-on-Thames.
What you can choose
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Condensation diagnosis
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Planned maintenance visits
- Glass unit replacement
- Honest repair-or-replace advice
- Storm and impact damage
What to check first
- Water tracking can show up far from the source
- Commercial roofs need access and fall protection
Planning, building control and Reading
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Reading
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Reading, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 what you have. Send the RG1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Reading, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Skylight repairs & leak fixes near Reading
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Common questions
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 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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Reading?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do you offer skylight repairs & leak fixes in Reading?
Yes. We carry out skylight repairs & leak fixes in Reading and across Berkshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
