Skylight replacement in Woking: what is involved?
Our skylight replacement service in Woking 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.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Think of skylight replacement for older extensions due a modern rooflight.
We cover all of Woking and the GU22 district, and nearby Guildford and Egham.
Specification options
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Like-for-like size replacement
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Fixed to electric opening
- Option to add opening and rain sensor
- Cures most chronic leaks
Before you order: points to check
- Old glass and domes are disposed of responsibly
- Upstand and roof condition decide the scope
Consents for skylight replacement in Woking
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. 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.
What does skylight replacement cost in Woking?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Woking, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
Skylight replacement near Woking
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Skylight replacement in Woking: questions
How long does a replacement take?
Usually a day for a standard rooflight on a sound upstand.
Will it mess up my ceiling?
We protect the room and make good the reveal. Minor decoration may be needed afterwards.
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.
Will I need planning permission in Woking?
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.
Is the survey in Woking free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
