Skylight replacement in Leicester: what is involved?
For Leicester homes and buildings we offer skylight replacement: replacing tired domes and failed glass with a modern rooflight. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. Think of skylight replacement for older extensions due a modern rooflight.
Leicester is the main town we list in Leicestershire; we also cover nearby Oadby and Wigston.
What you can choose
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Fixed to electric opening
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Like-for-like size replacement
- Often reuses the existing opening
- Better thermal performance
What to check first
- Old glass and domes are disposed of responsibly
- Upstand and roof condition decide the scope
Consents for skylight replacement in Leicester
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.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Skylight replacement prices in Leicester
Guide prices for skylight replacement in Leicester 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the LE1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Leicester, 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.
Neighbouring towns
Other services in Leicester
Skylight replacement in Leicester: 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.
Will I need planning permission in Leicester?
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.
Do you offer skylight replacement in Leicester?
Yes. We carry out skylight replacement in Leicester and across Leicestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
