What does skylight replacement in Wimbledon involve?
Thinking about skylight replacement in Wimbledon? The short answer: replacing tired domes and failed glass with a modern rooflight. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we 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 Wimbledon, as anywhere, skylight replacement is the usual choice for yellowed domes, misted glass and leaking roof windows.
From Wimbledon to Morden, Mitcham and Putney, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Options we can specify in Wimbledon
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Like-for-like size replacement
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Usually done in a day
- Clearer view and more light
What to check first
- Upstand and roof condition decide the scope
- A replacement is a chance to meet current thermal standards
Planning, building control and Wimbledon
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Wimbledon
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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the SW19 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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.
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Common questions
How long does a replacement take?
Usually a day for a standard rooflight on a sound upstand.
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.
What do you do with the old unit?
We remove it from site and recycle what can be recycled.
Do you offer skylight replacement in Wimbledon?
Yes. We carry out skylight replacement in Wimbledon and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Wimbledon?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
