How we approach skylight repairs & leak fixes in Purley
Our skylight repairs & leak fixes service in Purley 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.
Many London roofs are reached only through the house or over neighbouring property, so lifting heavy glass is planned at survey rather than on the day. Skylight repairs & leak fixes suit leaks, condensation, misted units and failed actuators.
From Purley to Coulsdon, South Croydon and Wallington, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Specification options
- Glass unit replacement
- Planned maintenance visits
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Storm and impact damage
- Actuator and rain-sensor repairs
Things we check at survey
- Repairs are charged — the free survey applies to new installations
- Parts availability varies with the age of the unit
Do you need permission in Purley?
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.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. 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 Purley
Guide prices for skylight repairs & leak fixes in Purley are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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 |
How the job runs
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Purley address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Purley, 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.
Skylight repairs & leak fixes near Purley
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Common questions
Why is my skylight leaking?
Common causes are a failed seal, a membrane that has split or lifted at the upstand, a low upstand, blocked drainage or condensation mistaken for a leak.
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.
How do I book a survey in Purley?
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 Purley?
Yes. We carry out skylight repairs & leak fixes in Purley and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
