How we approach skylight repairs & leak fixes in Portslade
Skylight repairs & leak fixes in Portslade means leak tracing, resealing, actuator repairs and glass replacement. We cover the BN41 district and the rest of East Sussex, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Skylight repairs & leak fixes suit rooflights that have stopped opening or started dripping.
Portslade is around 6 km from Brighton, and we survey and fit throughout that part of East Sussex, including the BN41 district.
Specification options
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Planned maintenance visits
- Condensation diagnosis
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Storm and impact damage
- Honest repair-or-replace advice
Things we check at survey
- Parts availability varies with the age of the unit
- Water tracking can show up far from the source
Consents for skylight repairs & leak fixes in Portslade
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.
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Portslade
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 Portslade address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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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Skylight repairs & leak fixes in Portslade: 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 Portslade?
Yes. We carry out skylight repairs & leak fixes in Portslade and across East Sussex. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Portslade?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
