Skylight replacement in Staines: what is involved?
Our skylight replacement service in Staines 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 older extensions due a modern rooflight.
Neighbouring towns include Egham (3 km) and Ashford, Surrey (3 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Choices for your Staines project
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Fixed to electric opening
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Better thermal performance
- Usually done in a day
What to check first
- Old glass and domes are disposed of responsibly
- Enlarging the opening changes the structure and may need approval
Planning and building rules for Staines
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. 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 Staines
Guide prices for skylight replacement in Staines 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 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Staines, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
How long does a replacement take?
Usually a day for a standard rooflight on a sound upstand.
What do you do with the old unit?
We remove it from site and recycle what can be recycled.
Will it mess up my ceiling?
We protect the room and make good the reveal. Minor decoration may be needed afterwards.
Is the survey in Staines free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Can you work alongside my builder in Staines?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
