Skylight repairs & leak fixes for Gravesend: the essentials
We handle skylight repairs & leak fixes across Kent, including Gravesend. 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. In Gravesend, as anywhere, skylight repairs & leak fixes are the usual choice for rooflights that have stopped opening or started dripping.
Gravesend is around 22 km from Maidstone, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Kent, including the DA12 district.
Specification options
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Planned maintenance visits
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Condensation diagnosis
- Seal and flashing repairs
- Misted unit replacement
Things we check at survey
- Water tracking can show up far from the source
- Repairs are charged — the free survey applies to new installations
Planning and building rules for Gravesend
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.
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.
Skylight repairs & leak fixes prices in Gravesend
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Gravesend, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the DA12 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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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Skylight repairs & leak fixes in Gravesend: 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.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Gravesend?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Gravesend?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
