How we approach skylight replacement in Deeside
For Deeside homes and buildings we offer skylight replacement: replacing tired domes and failed glass with a modern rooflight. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Many Welsh homes have older single-storey rear extensions where a glass rooflight brightens a dark kitchen. Skylight replacement suits older extensions due a modern rooflight.
Deeside sits about 2 km from Hawarden and 5 km from Buckley, and we cover the whole CH5 postcode district and the roads in between.
Options we can specify in Deeside
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Fixed to electric opening
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Cures most chronic leaks
- Usually done in a day
Things we check at survey
- Old glass and domes are disposed of responsibly
- A replacement is a chance to meet current thermal standards
Consents for skylight replacement in Deeside
Planning rules in Wales are tighter than in England for rooflights: Class C rights do not apply in conservation areas, National Parks or AONBs, so a rooflight there needs planning permission. A side-facing rooflight within 10.5 m of the boundary must be obscure-glazed, and non-opening unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
Welsh Building Regulations expect new or replacement rooflights to reach 2.2 W/m²K and roof windows 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B rating. A revised Welsh Approved Document L takes effect on 4 March 2027; rooflights in new dwellings stay at 2.2 W/m²K.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Skylight replacement prices in Deeside
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Deeside, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement with upstand rebuild and opening unit | £2,995 – £4,795 | £2,495 – £3,995 |
| Dome to flat glass upgrade Typical | £1,915 – £2,995 | £1,595 – £2,495 |
| Like-for-like glass rooflight | £1,555 – £2,155 | £1,295 – £1,795 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the CH5 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
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Common questions
What do you do with the old unit?
We remove it from site and recycle what can be recycled.
Will it mess up my ceiling?
We protect the room and make good the reveal. Minor decoration may be needed afterwards.
How long does a replacement take?
Usually a day for a standard rooflight on a sound upstand.
Will I need planning permission in Deeside?
Welsh householder permitted development (Class C) allows rooflights that project no more than 15 cm and sit no higher than the existing roof — but not in conservation areas, National Parks, AONBs or World Heritage Sites.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Deeside?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
