How we approach skylight repairs & leak fixes in Porthcawl
Our skylight repairs & leak fixes service in Porthcawl covers leak tracing, resealing, actuator repairs and glass replacement. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Wales sees a lot of wind-driven rain, particularly in the west, so upstand height and flashing laps matter more than anywhere. Typical uses for skylight repairs & leak fixes include rooflights that have stopped opening or started dripping.
From Porthcawl to Bridgend, Port Talbot and Maesteg, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
What you can choose
- Condensation diagnosis
- Glass unit replacement
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Planned maintenance visits
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Seal and flashing repairs
- Storm and impact damage
Things we check at survey
- Repairs are charged — the free survey applies to new installations
- Water tracking can show up far from the source
Planning, building control and Porthcawl
Welsh householder permitted development (Class C) allows rooflights that project no more than 15 cm and sit no higher than the existing roof — but not in conservation areas, National Parks, AONBs or World Heritage Sites. Listed buildings need listed building consent from the council, and flats have no householder permitted development rights.
Welsh Building Regulations expect new or replacement rooflights to reach 2.2 W/m²K and roof windows 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B rating. A revised Welsh Approved Document L takes effect on 4 March 2027; rooflights in new dwellings stay at 2.2 W/m²K.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Skylight repairs & leak fixes prices in Porthcawl
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Porthcawl, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Porthcawl address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
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 charge for repair visits?
Yes, repairs are charged. We give the price before the visit.
How do I book a survey in Porthcawl?
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 Porthcawl?
Yes. We carry out skylight repairs & leak fixes in Porthcawl and across Mid Glamorgan. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
