Skylight replacement for Maidstone: the essentials
We handle skylight replacement across Kent, including Maidstone. 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. In Maidstone, as anywhere, skylight replacement is the usual choice for older extensions due a modern rooflight.
Maidstone is the main town we list in Kent; we also cover nearby Chatham and Rochester.
Choices for your Maidstone project
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Fixed to electric opening
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Often reuses the existing opening
- Better thermal performance
What to check first
- A replacement is a chance to meet current thermal standards
- Old glass and domes are disposed of responsibly
Planning and building rules for Maidstone
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.
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. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What does skylight replacement cost in Maidstone?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Maidstone, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common questions
What do you do with the old unit?
We remove it from site and recycle what can be recycled.
How long does a replacement take?
Usually a day for a standard rooflight on a sound upstand.
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.
Is the survey in Maidstone free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Maidstone?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
