What do skylight repairs & leak fixes in Radcliffe involve?
We handle skylight repairs & leak fixes across Greater Manchester, including Radcliffe. 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. Skylight repairs & leak fixes suit rooflights that have stopped opening or started dripping.
From Radcliffe to Whitefield, Prestwich and Bury, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
What you can choose
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Glass unit replacement
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Condensation diagnosis
- Actuator and rain-sensor repairs
- Seal and flashing repairs
What to check first
- Parts availability varies with the age of the unit
- Repairs are charged — the free survey applies to new installations
Planning, building control and Radcliffe
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. 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.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Skylight repairs & leak fixes prices in Radcliffe
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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the M26 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Radcliffe, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Common questions
Do you charge for repair visits?
Yes, repairs are charged. We give the price before the visit.
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.
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 offer skylight repairs & leak fixes in Radcliffe?
Yes. We carry out skylight repairs & leak fixes in Radcliffe and across Greater Manchester. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Radcliffe?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
