How we approach skylight replacement in Fleet
Skylight replacement in Fleet means replacing tired domes and failed glass with a modern rooflight. We cover the GU51 district and the rest of Hampshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Period cottages and conservation-area streets are common in the South East, so slim conservation rooflights are often the right choice. In Fleet, as anywhere, skylight replacement is the usual choice for older extensions due a modern rooflight.
Fleet is around 58 km from Southampton, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Hampshire, including the GU51 district.
Specification options
- Fixed to electric opening
- Like-for-like size replacement
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Cures most chronic leaks
- Better thermal performance
Before you order: points to check
- Upstand and roof condition decide the scope
- Old glass and domes are disposed of responsibly
Planning and building rules for Fleet
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. 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. 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.
What does skylight replacement cost in Fleet?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Fleet, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Skylight replacement in Fleet: questions
Can I go bigger when replacing?
Possibly. Enlarging the opening means trimming joists, so we check the structure first.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Fleet?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Fleet?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
