Skylight repairs & leak fixes in Solihull: what is involved?
We handle skylight repairs & leak fixes across the West Midlands, including Solihull. In short: leak tracing, resealing, actuator repairs and glass replacement. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. In Solihull, as anywhere, skylight repairs & leak fixes are the usual choice for rooflights that have stopped opening or started dripping.
Solihull is around 11 km from Birmingham, and we survey and fit throughout that part of the West Midlands, including the B91 district.
Choices for your Solihull project
- Condensation diagnosis
- Glass unit replacement
- Actuator, motor and control repairs
- Resealing and re-flashing
- Planned maintenance visits
- Actuator and rain-sensor 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, building control and Solihull
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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Solihull
Guide prices for skylight repairs & leak fixes in Solihull 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 |
What happens next
- 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about skylight repairs & leak fixes in Solihull
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 you offer skylight repairs & leak fixes in Solihull?
Yes. We carry out skylight repairs & leak fixes in Solihull and across the West Midlands. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Solihull?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
