How we approach skylight repairs & leak fixes in Kensington
We handle skylight repairs & leak fixes across Greater London, including Kensington. In short: leak tracing, resealing, actuator repairs and glass replacement. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Party walls are a fact of life in London terraces, and rooflights close to a shared wall need detailing that keeps the neighbour's side dry too. Think of skylight repairs & leak fixes for rooflights that have stopped opening or started dripping.
Neighbouring towns include Notting Hill (2 km) and Shepherds Bush (2 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Specification options
- Planned maintenance visits
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Condensation diagnosis
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Glass unit replacement
- Honest repair-or-replace advice
- Misted unit replacement
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
Consents for skylight repairs & leak fixes in Kensington
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. 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.
What do skylight repairs & leak fixes cost in Kensington?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Kensington, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Kensington address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Kensington, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Nearby towns
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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.
How do I book a survey in Kensington?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you offer skylight repairs & leak fixes in Kensington?
Yes. We carry out skylight repairs & leak fixes in Kensington and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
