How we approach skylight repairs & leak fixes in Harlow
Our skylight repairs & leak fixes service in Harlow 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.
Flat, open landscape in much of the East means roofs take the wind, so upstand and seal details matter more than the brand of glass. Skylight repairs & leak fixes suit rooflights that have stopped opening or started dripping.
We work across Essex, including Harlow, and in neighbouring towns such as Hoddesdon and Bishop's Stortford. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Harlow
- Glass unit replacement
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Planned maintenance visits
- Storm and impact damage
- Actuator and rain-sensor repairs
Things we check at survey
- Parts availability varies with the age of the unit
- Repairs are charged — the free survey applies to new installations
Planning and building rules for Harlow
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. 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.
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. 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 Harlow
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Harlow, 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 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- 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.
Nearby towns
More we do in Harlow
Common questions
Do you charge for repair visits?
Yes, repairs are charged. We give the price before the visit.
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 I need to be at home for the survey in Harlow?
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 Harlow?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
