Skylight replacement for Cardigan: the essentials
For Cardigan 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.
Chapels, barns and farm buildings converted across Wales often need bespoke or conservation-style glass. Typical uses for skylight replacement include older extensions due a modern rooflight.
Cardigan sits about 35 km from Carmarthen and 38 km from Haverfordwest, and we cover the whole SA43 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Cardigan project
- Like-for-like size replacement
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Usually done in a day
- Cures most chronic leaks
Before you order: points to check
- A replacement is a chance to meet current thermal standards
- Old glass and domes are disposed of responsibly
Consents for skylight replacement in Cardigan
In Wales a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development if it stands no more than 15 cm proud of the roof, except on protected land such as conservation areas and National Parks, where permission is needed. 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.
Approved Document L in Wales (2022 edition) sets 2.2 W/m²K for rooflights, measured horizontally, and 1.4 W/m²K or Band B for roof windows in existing homes. Wales also has its own overheating rules (Part O) for new homes, in force since November 2022.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What does skylight replacement cost in Cardigan?
Guide prices for skylight replacement in Cardigan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Cardigan, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Questions about skylight replacement in Cardigan
Can I go bigger when replacing?
Possibly. Enlarging the opening means trimming joists, so we check the structure first.
Can you replace only the misted glass?
Sometimes, if the frame is sound and the maker supplies replacement units. Often a complete new rooflight costs little more and performs better.
How long does a replacement take?
Usually a day for a standard rooflight on a sound upstand.
Is the survey in Cardigan free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Cardigan?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
