What do skylight repairs & leak fixes in Exeter involve?
Our skylight repairs & leak fixes service in Exeter 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.
Barn and chapel conversions in the South West often need bespoke or shaped rooflights to suit the original structure. Typical uses for skylight repairs & leak fixes include rooflights that have stopped opening or started dripping.
From Exeter to Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
What you can choose
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Planned maintenance visits
- Condensation diagnosis
- Glass unit replacement
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Actuator and rain-sensor repairs
- Seal and flashing repairs
What to check first
- Parts availability varies with the age of the unit
- Commercial roofs need access and fall protection
Consents for skylight repairs & leak fixes in Exeter
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
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. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do skylight repairs & leak fixes cost in Exeter?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Exeter, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Exeter, 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 Exeter
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Common questions
Can you fix a misted rooflight?
A misted unit means the glass seal has failed. The sealed unit, or the whole rooflight, needs replacing.
Is it condensation or a leak?
Condensation forms on the inside face on cold days and comes back in the same pattern. A leak appears when it rains and often tracks down the reveal.
Do you charge for repair visits?
Yes, repairs are charged. We give the price before the visit.
Do you offer skylight repairs & leak fixes in Exeter?
Yes. We carry out skylight repairs & leak fixes in Exeter and across Devon. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Exeter?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
