Skylight replacement for Haddington: the essentials
Our skylight replacement service in Haddington 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.
Tenements and flats are common in Scottish towns and cities, where rooflights over stairwells and top-floor flats need the owners' and factor's agreement. Typical uses for skylight replacement include yellowed domes, misted glass and leaking roof windows.
Jobs in Haddington are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
Choices for your Haddington project
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Fixed to electric opening
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Like-for-like size replacement
- Cures most chronic leaks
- Usually done in a day
Before you order: points to check
- Upstand and roof condition decide the scope
- A replacement is a chance to meet current thermal standards
Planning, building control and Haddington
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 2B, other external alterations) can cover a rooflight that projects no more than 1 metre from the roof, but the right does not apply in conservation areas. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Scottish energy standards for glazing, including rooflights, use an area-weighted average of 1.4–1.6 W/m²K in extensions, so most modern units comply comfortably. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Skylight replacement prices in Haddington
Guide prices for skylight replacement in Haddington 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the EH41 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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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Skylight replacement in Haddington: questions
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.
What do you do with the old unit?
We remove it from site and recycle what can be recycled.
Can you work alongside my builder in Haddington?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
How do I book a survey in Haddington?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
