Skylight replacement for Holloway: the essentials
Our skylight replacement service in Holloway 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 London roofs are reached only through the house or over neighbouring property, so lifting heavy glass is planned at survey rather than on the day. In Holloway, as anywhere, skylight replacement is the usual choice for yellowed domes, misted glass and leaking roof windows.
Holloway sits about 2 km from Highbury and 2 km from Camden Town, and we cover the whole N7 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Like-for-like size replacement
- Often reuses the existing opening
- Option to add opening and rain sensor
Before you order: points to check
- Old glass and domes are disposed of responsibly
- Upstand and roof condition decide the scope
Do you need permission in Holloway?
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.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Skylight replacement prices in Holloway
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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Holloway address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Holloway, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
What do you do with the old unit?
We remove it from site and recycle what can be recycled.
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.
How long does a replacement take?
Usually a day for a standard rooflight on a sound upstand.
Can you work alongside my builder in Holloway?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Will I need planning permission in Holloway?
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.
