Skylight repairs & leak fixes for Birmingham: the essentials
Skylight repairs & leak fixes in Birmingham means leak tracing, resealing, actuator repairs and glass replacement. We cover the B1 district and the rest of the West Midlands, with a survey before any price is fixed.
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. Typical uses for skylight repairs & leak fixes include rooflights that have stopped opening or started dripping.
We cover all of Birmingham and the B1 district, and nearby Smethwick and West Bromwich.
Choices for your Birmingham project
- Planned maintenance visits
- Condensation diagnosis
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Upstand and membrane repairs
- Glass unit replacement
- Seal and flashing repairs
- Storm and impact damage
Before you order: points to check
- Repairs are charged — the free survey applies to new installations
- Parts availability varies with the age of the unit
Consents for skylight repairs & leak fixes in Birmingham
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
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. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Birmingham
Guide prices for skylight repairs & leak fixes in Birmingham are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the B1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- 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.
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 work alongside my builder in Birmingham?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do you offer skylight repairs & leak fixes in Birmingham?
Yes. We carry out skylight repairs & leak fixes in Birmingham and across the West Midlands. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
