What does skylight replacement in Fareham involve?
We handle skylight replacement across Hampshire, including Fareham. 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.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. In Fareham, as anywhere, skylight replacement is the usual choice for yellowed domes, misted glass and leaking roof windows.
Neighbouring towns include Gosport (7 km) and Portsmouth (9 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
What you can choose
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Fixed to electric opening
- Like-for-like size replacement
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Often reuses the existing opening
- Better thermal performance
What to check first
- Old glass and domes are disposed of responsibly
- Upstand and roof condition decide the scope
Consents for skylight replacement in Fareham
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. 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.
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. 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 Fareham
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
- Tell us what you have. Send the PO16 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Skylight replacement near Fareham
More we do in Fareham
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 Fareham?
Yes. We carry out skylight replacement in Fareham and across Hampshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Fareham?
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.
