Skylight replacement for Hove: the essentials
Our skylight replacement service in Hove covers replacing tired domes and failed glass with a modern rooflight. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Skylight replacement suits older extensions due a modern rooflight.
Hove is around 2 km from Brighton, and we survey and fit throughout that part of East Sussex, including the BN3 district.
Options we can specify in Hove
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Fixed to electric opening
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Usually done in a day
- Often reuses the existing opening
Before you order: points to check
- Old glass and domes are disposed of responsibly
- A replacement is a chance to meet current thermal standards
Planning and building rules for Hove
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Hove
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Hove, 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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Hove address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
Can I go bigger when replacing?
Possibly. Enlarging the opening means trimming joists, so we check the structure first.
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.
Do you offer skylight replacement in Hove?
Yes. We carry out skylight replacement in Hove and across East Sussex. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Hove?
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line.
