What does skylight replacement in Broadstairs involve?
We handle skylight replacement across Kent, including Broadstairs. 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.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Typical uses for skylight replacement include yellowed domes, misted glass and leaking roof windows.
Broadstairs is around 65 km from Maidstone, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Kent, including the CT10 district.
Specification options
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Like-for-like size replacement
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Fixed to electric opening
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Option to add opening and rain sensor
- Cures most chronic leaks
Things we check at survey
- Enlarging the opening changes the structure and may need approval
- A replacement is a chance to meet current thermal standards
Consents for skylight replacement in Broadstairs
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. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Skylight replacement prices in Broadstairs
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 CT10 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Broadstairs, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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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.
Will it mess up my ceiling?
We protect the room and make good the reveal. Minor decoration may be needed afterwards.
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 Broadstairs?
Yes. We carry out skylight replacement in Broadstairs and across Kent. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Broadstairs?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
