How we approach skylight repairs & leak fixes in Fareham
We handle skylight repairs & leak fixes across Hampshire, including Fareham. In short: leak tracing, resealing, actuator repairs and glass replacement. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. Skylight repairs & leak fixes suit rooflights that have stopped opening or started dripping.
From Fareham to Gosport, Portsmouth and Waterlooville, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Choices for your Fareham project
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Planned maintenance visits
- Glass unit replacement
- Condensation diagnosis
- Actuator and rain-sensor repairs
- Honest repair-or-replace advice
Things we check at survey
- Water tracking can show up far from the source
- Parts availability varies with the age of the unit
Consents for skylight repairs & leak fixes in Fareham
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. 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. 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.
What do skylight repairs & leak fixes cost in Fareham?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Fareham, 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the PO16 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
Skylight repairs & leak fixes near Fareham
More we do in Fareham
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.
Can you repair an electric rooflight that will not open?
Often, yes — actuators, controllers and rain sensors can be replaced if parts are available.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Fareham?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Can you work alongside my builder in Fareham?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
