Skylight repairs & leak fixes for Sittingbourne: the essentials
Skylight repairs & leak fixes in Sittingbourne means leak tracing, resealing, actuator repairs and glass replacement. We cover the ME10 district and the rest of Kent, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Skylight repairs & leak fixes suit leaks, condensation, misted units and failed actuators.
Sittingbourne is around 17 km from Maidstone, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Kent, including the ME10 district.
What you can choose
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Condensation diagnosis
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Glass unit replacement
- Honest repair-or-replace advice
- Leak tracing, not guesswork
Things we check at survey
- Water tracking can show up far from the source
- Parts availability varies with the age of the unit
Planning and building rules for Sittingbourne
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.
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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Sittingbourne
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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Sittingbourne address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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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Questions about skylight repairs & leak fixes in Sittingbourne
Can you fix a misted rooflight?
A misted unit means the glass seal has failed. The sealed unit, or the whole rooflight, needs replacing.
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 repair an electric rooflight that will not open?
Often, yes — actuators, controllers and rain sensors can be replaced if parts are available.
How do I book a survey in Sittingbourne?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Sittingbourne?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
