How we approach skylight repairs & leak fixes in Leigh
We handle skylight repairs & leak fixes across Greater Manchester, including Leigh. In short: leak tracing, resealing, actuator repairs and glass replacement. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Rear kitchen extensions on North West semis often have small domes from decades ago that leak or have yellowed. Typical uses for skylight repairs & leak fixes include rooflights that have stopped opening or started dripping.
From Leigh to Atherton, Tyldesley and Golborne, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Choices for your Leigh project
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Condensation diagnosis
- Planned maintenance visits
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Honest repair-or-replace advice
- Misted unit replacement
Things we check at survey
- Parts availability varies with the age of the unit
- Commercial roofs need access and fall protection
Planning, building control and Leigh
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.
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Leigh
Guide prices for skylight repairs & leak fixes in Leigh 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 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Leigh, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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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.
Do you repair roof windows too?
Yes — flashings, seals, hinges and glass on pitched roof windows.
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 Leigh?
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 Leigh?
Yes. We carry out skylight repairs & leak fixes in Leigh and across Greater Manchester. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
