Skylight replacement for Shepherds Bush: the essentials
We handle skylight replacement across Greater London, including Shepherds Bush. 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.
Mansard and loft conversions are common across London, and roof windows are often set out alongside dormers on the rear slope. Typical uses for skylight replacement include older extensions due a modern rooflight.
Shepherds Bush sits about 1 km from Notting Hill and 1 km from Hammersmith, and we cover the whole W12 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Shepherds Bush project
- Fixed to electric opening
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Like-for-like size replacement
- Better thermal performance
- Often reuses the existing opening
Things we check at survey
- A replacement is a chance to meet current thermal standards
- Enlarging the opening changes the structure and may need approval
Do you need permission in Shepherds Bush?
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 Shepherds Bush
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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the W12 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Shepherds Bush, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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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.
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.
Do you offer skylight replacement in Shepherds Bush?
Yes. We carry out skylight replacement in Shepherds Bush and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Shepherds Bush free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
