Skylight repairs & leak fixes for Selkirk: the essentials
Our skylight repairs & leak fixes service in Selkirk 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.
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. Typical uses for skylight repairs & leak fixes include leaks, condensation, misted units and failed actuators.
We work across the Scottish Borders, including Selkirk, and in neighbouring towns such as Galashiels and Hawick. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Choices for your Selkirk project
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Planned maintenance visits
- Glass unit replacement
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Seal and flashing repairs
- Misted unit replacement
Things we check at survey
- Commercial roofs need access and fall protection
- Parts availability varies with the age of the unit
Planning and building rules for Selkirk
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Skylight repairs & leak fixes prices in Selkirk
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Selkirk, 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.
- 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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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.
Can you fix a misted rooflight?
A misted unit means the glass seal has failed. The sealed unit, or the whole rooflight, needs replacing.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Selkirk?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Selkirk?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
