How we approach skylight repairs & leak fixes in Oswestry
For Oswestry homes and buildings we offer skylight repairs & leak fixes: leak tracing, resealing, actuator repairs and glass replacement. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Many Midlands semis have had a single-storey rear extension added, and a larger flat rooflight or lantern is often the change that makes it feel finished. In Oswestry, as anywhere, skylight repairs & leak fixes are the usual choice for rooflights that have stopped opening or started dripping.
Oswestry sits about 26 km from Shrewsbury and 28 km from Whitchurch, and we cover the whole SY11 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Condensation diagnosis
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Glass unit replacement
- Planned maintenance visits
- Leak tracing, not guesswork
- Misted unit replacement
Things we check at survey
- Water tracking can show up far from the source
- Commercial roofs need access and fall protection
Planning and building rules for Oswestry
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do skylight repairs & leak fixes cost in Oswestry?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Oswestry, 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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Oswestry address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common questions
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 fix a misted rooflight?
A misted unit means the glass seal has failed. The sealed unit, or the whole rooflight, needs replacing.
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 I need to be at home for the survey in Oswestry?
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 Oswestry?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
