How we approach skylight replacement in Pitsea
Our skylight replacement service in Pitsea 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.
In the East of England, bungalows and chalet bungalows with large flat-roofed extensions are common, and they often suit a long run of rooflights. Skylight replacement suits yellowed domes, misted glass and leaking roof windows.
We work across Essex, including Pitsea, and in neighbouring towns such as Basildon and South Benfleet. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Fixed to electric opening
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Option to add opening and rain sensor
- Often reuses the existing opening
What to check first
- A replacement is a chance to meet current thermal standards
- Upstand and roof condition decide the scope
Consents for skylight replacement in Pitsea
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. 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.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Pitsea
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Pitsea address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Pitsea, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
Skylight replacement near Pitsea
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Common questions
Do I need building regulations approval to replace a rooflight?
Replacements in existing homes generally need to meet current thermal standards and may need notification or approval. We advise on the route for your job.
What do you do with the old unit?
We remove it from site and recycle what can be recycled.
How long does a replacement take?
Usually a day for a standard rooflight on a sound upstand.
Is the survey in Pitsea free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Will I need planning permission in Pitsea?
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.
