How we approach skylight repairs & leak fixes in Greenock
Skylight repairs & leak fixes in Greenock means leak tracing, resealing, actuator repairs and glass replacement. We cover the PA16 district and the rest of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Tenements and flats are common in Scottish towns and cities, where rooflights over stairwells and top-floor flats need the owners' and factor's agreement. In Greenock, as anywhere, skylight repairs & leak fixes are the usual choice for rooflights that have stopped opening or started dripping.
Neighbouring towns include Gourock (4 km) and Helensburgh (7 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
What you can choose
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Planned maintenance visits
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Condensation diagnosis
- Honest repair-or-replace advice
- Misted unit replacement
Things we check at survey
- Parts availability varies with the age of the unit
- Repairs are charged — the free survey applies to new installations
Do you need permission in Greenock?
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas. Listed buildings need listed building consent where the work affects their character.
Under the Scottish building standards, replacement rooflights should average 1.6 W/m²K or better, and no individual unit should exceed 3.3 W/m²K. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Greenock
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Greenock, 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the PA16 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Greenock, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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 Greenock
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Common questions
Do you charge for repair visits?
Yes, repairs are charged. We give the price before the visit.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Greenock?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Greenock?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
