How we approach skylight replacement in Dover
Skylight replacement in Dover means replacing tired domes and failed glass with a modern rooflight. We cover the CT16 district and the rest of Kent, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. Skylight replacement suits yellowed domes, misted glass and leaking roof windows.
We work across Kent, including Dover, and in neighbouring towns such as Folkestone and Deal. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Fixed to electric opening
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Like-for-like size replacement
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Often reuses the existing opening
- Clearer view and more light
Things we check at survey
- Enlarging the opening changes the structure and may need approval
- Upstand and roof condition decide the scope
Consents for skylight replacement in Dover
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. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Skylight replacement prices in Dover
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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
Do I need building regulations approval to replace a rooflight?
Replacements in existing homes generally need to meet current thermal standards and may need notification or approval. We advise on the route for your job.
Will it mess up my ceiling?
We protect the room and make good the reveal. Minor decoration may be needed afterwards.
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 Dover?
Yes. We carry out skylight replacement in Dover and across Kent. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Dover free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
