Skylight replacement in Stroud: what is involved?
We handle skylight replacement across Gloucestershire, including Stroud. In short: replacing tired domes and failed glass with a modern rooflight. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Western coasts take wind-driven rain, so we pay close attention to upstand height and flashing laps on exposed roofs. Think of skylight replacement for older extensions due a modern rooflight.
From Stroud to Gloucester, Cirencester and Cheltenham, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
What you can choose
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Fixed to electric opening
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Like-for-like size replacement
- Usually done in a day
- Cures most chronic leaks
What to check first
- Upstand and roof condition decide the scope
- Enlarging the opening changes the structure and may need approval
Consents for skylight replacement in Stroud
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.
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. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Stroud
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 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about skylight replacement in Stroud
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.
Will it mess up my ceiling?
We protect the room and make good the reveal. Minor decoration may be needed afterwards.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Stroud?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you offer skylight replacement in Stroud?
Yes. We carry out skylight replacement in Stroud and across Gloucestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
