What does skylight replacement in Sittingbourne involve?
Our skylight replacement service in Sittingbourne 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.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. Think of skylight replacement for yellowed domes, misted glass and leaking roof windows.
Neighbouring towns include Faversham (11 km) and Gillingham (14 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Specification options
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Fixed to electric opening
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Cures most chronic leaks
- Clearer view and more light
Things we check at survey
- Upstand and roof condition decide the scope
- Old glass and domes are disposed of responsibly
Consents for skylight replacement in Sittingbourne
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. 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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. 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.
Guide prices for Sittingbourne
Guide prices for skylight replacement in Sittingbourne are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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 ME10 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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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Skylight replacement in Sittingbourne: 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.
Can I go bigger when replacing?
Possibly. Enlarging the opening means trimming joists, so we check the structure first.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Sittingbourne?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Can you work alongside my builder in Sittingbourne?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
