How we approach skylight repairs & leak fixes in Poole
Thinking about skylight repairs & leak fixes in Poole? The short answer: leak tracing, resealing, actuator repairs and glass replacement. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Western coasts take wind-driven rain, so we pay close attention to upstand height and flashing laps on exposed roofs. Think of skylight repairs & leak fixes for leaks, condensation, misted units and failed actuators.
Poole sits about 7 km from Bournemouth and 8 km from Wimborne Minster, and we cover the whole BH15 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Planned maintenance visits
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Glass unit replacement
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Honest repair-or-replace advice
- Seal and flashing repairs
What to check first
- Parts availability varies with the age of the unit
- Commercial roofs need access and fall protection
Planning, building control and Poole
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. 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. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do skylight repairs & leak fixes cost in Poole?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Poole, 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 BH15 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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.
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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 fix a misted rooflight?
A misted unit means the glass seal has failed. The sealed unit, or the whole rooflight, needs replacing.
Do you charge for repair visits?
Yes, repairs are charged. We give the price before the visit.
Can you work alongside my builder in Poole?
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 Poole?
Yes. We carry out skylight repairs & leak fixes in Poole and across Dorset. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
