Skylight replacement in Burgess Hill: what is involved?
Our skylight replacement service in Burgess Hill 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. Skylight replacement suits older extensions due a modern rooflight.
Burgess Hill is around 18 km from Crawley, and we survey and fit throughout that part of West Sussex, including the RH15 district.
Choices for your Burgess Hill project
- Like-for-like size replacement
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Fixed to electric opening
- Misted glass unit replacement only
- Cures most chronic leaks
- Usually done in a day
What to check first
- A replacement is a chance to meet current thermal standards
- Enlarging the opening changes the structure and may need approval
Planning, building control and Burgess Hill
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. 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.
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. 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.
What does skylight replacement cost in Burgess Hill?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
How the job runs
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Burgess Hill address.
- 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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Questions about skylight replacement in Burgess Hill
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.
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 work alongside my builder in Burgess Hill?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Is the survey in Burgess Hill free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
