What do skylight repairs & leak fixes in Hove involve?
Skylight repairs & leak fixes in Hove means leak tracing, resealing, actuator repairs and glass replacement. We cover the BN3 district and the rest of East Sussex, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. Skylight repairs & leak fixes suit leaks, condensation, misted units and failed actuators.
We work across East Sussex, including Hove, and in neighbouring towns such as Brighton and Portslade. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Planned maintenance visits
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Glass unit replacement
- Condensation diagnosis
- Leak tracing, not guesswork
- Storm and impact damage
Before you order: points to check
- Repairs are charged — the free survey applies to new installations
- Water tracking can show up far from the source
Planning and building rules for Hove
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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Hove
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Hove, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the BN3 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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.
Skylight repairs & leak fixes near Hove
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Skylight repairs & leak fixes in Hove: questions
Can you repair an electric rooflight that will not open?
Often, yes — actuators, controllers and rain sensors can be replaced if parts are available.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Hove?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Hove?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
