What do skylight repairs & leak fixes involve?
Across the Scottish Borders, our skylight repairs & leak fixes work covers leak tracing, resealing, actuator repairs and glass replacement. Survey first, fixed price second, fitting third.
Scottish weather is hard on roofs, so we specify rooflights and roof windows with exposure in mind and fit upstands with generous heights. Stone villas, cottages and conservation areas across Scotland often call for conservation rooflights in slate roofs.
Towns in the Scottish Borders
Options we can specify
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Planned maintenance visits
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Glass unit replacement
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Misted unit replacement
- Honest repair-or-replace advice
Planning and building rules in Scotland
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 2B, other external alterations) can cover a rooflight that projects no more than 1 metre from the roof, but the right does not apply in conservation areas. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Scottish energy standards for glazing, including rooflights, use an area-weighted average of 1.4–1.6 W/m²K in extensions, so most modern units comply comfortably. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Guide prices
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In the Scottish Borders, 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us about the roof. Send the postcode, rough sizes and a photo or two through the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool.
- Free survey. For new installations a surveyor measures the opening, checks the roof build-up and talks through glass and options.
- Fixed written quote. You get the product, the work and the price in writing. Nothing is ordered or paid for until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We fit, seal and make good, then hand over product data, warranties and any certificate paperwork.
Repairs & leaks in nearby areas
Common questions
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 repair roof windows too?
Yes — flashings, seals, hinges and glass on pitched roof windows.
Do you charge for repair visits?
Yes, repairs are charged. We give the price before the visit.
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 the Scottish Borders?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
