Skylight replacement for Gillingham: the essentials
Our skylight replacement service in Gillingham covers replacing tired domes and failed glass with a modern rooflight. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Period cottages and conservation-area streets are common in the South East, so slim conservation rooflights are often the right choice. Skylight replacement suits yellowed domes, misted glass and leaking roof windows.
Gillingham sits about 2 km from Chatham and 3 km from Rochester, and we cover the whole ME7 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Like-for-like size replacement
- Fixed to electric opening
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Clearer view and more light
- Usually done in a day
Things we check at survey
- Upstand and roof condition decide the scope
- A replacement is a chance to meet current thermal standards
Planning, building control and Gillingham
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. 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 Gillingham
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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the ME7 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.
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Skylight replacement in Gillingham: questions
Will it mess up my ceiling?
We protect the room and make good the reveal. Minor decoration may be needed afterwards.
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.
How long does a replacement take?
Usually a day for a standard rooflight on a sound upstand.
Do you offer skylight replacement in Gillingham?
Yes. We carry out skylight replacement in Gillingham and across Kent. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Gillingham?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
