Skylight repairs & leak fixes for Kelso: the essentials
Our skylight repairs & leak fixes service in Kelso 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.
Short winter days in Scotland make every square metre of overhead glass count, so rooflight sizing matters. Think of skylight repairs & leak fixes for leaks, condensation, misted units and failed actuators.
We work across the Scottish Borders, including Kelso, and in neighbouring towns such as Jedburgh and Galashiels. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Condensation diagnosis
- Glass unit replacement
- Planned maintenance visits
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Storm and impact damage
- Leak tracing, not guesswork
What to check first
- Repairs are charged — the free survey applies to new installations
- Commercial roofs need access and fall protection
Planning and building rules for Kelso
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent where the work affects their character.
Scotland's Technical Handbook (section 6) asks for windows, doors and rooflights in an extension to average 1.4–1.6 W/m²K, with no single unit worse than 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 Kelso
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Kelso, 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Skylight repairs & leak fixes near Kelso
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Common 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.
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 you offer skylight repairs & leak fixes in Kelso?
Yes. We carry out skylight repairs & leak fixes in Kelso and across the Scottish Borders. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Kelso?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
