What do skylight repairs & leak fixes in Brighton involve?
We handle skylight repairs & leak fixes across East Sussex, including Brighton. In short: leak tracing, resealing, actuator repairs and glass replacement. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Typical uses for skylight repairs & leak fixes include rooflights that have stopped opening or started dripping.
We cover all of Brighton and the BN1 district, and nearby Hove and Portslade.
Options we can specify in Brighton
- Condensation diagnosis
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Glass unit replacement
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Misted unit replacement
- Storm and impact damage
Before you order: points to check
- Parts availability varies with the age of the unit
- Repairs are charged — the free survey applies to new installations
Planning and building rules for Brighton
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line. 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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. 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.
Guide prices for Brighton
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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Brighton address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Brighton, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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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.
Do you charge for repair visits?
Yes, repairs are charged. We give the price before the visit.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Brighton?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Brighton?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
