How we approach skylight replacement in Littlehampton
Thinking about skylight replacement in Littlehampton? The short answer: replacing tired domes and failed glass with a modern rooflight. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Larger gardens in much of the South East mean deeper rear extensions, and deeper rooms need light from above rather than only from the doors. Skylight replacement suits yellowed domes, misted glass and leaking roof windows.
Littlehampton sits about 10 km from Bognor Regis and 12 km from Worthing, and we cover the whole BN17 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Fixed to electric opening
- Dome to flat glass upgrade
- Roof window replacement in pitched roofs
- Like-for-like size replacement
- Upstand rebuild and insulation
- Often reuses the existing opening
- Cures most chronic leaks
What to check first
- A replacement is a chance to meet current thermal standards
- Old glass and domes are disposed of responsibly
Do you need permission in Littlehampton?
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.
Guide prices for Littlehampton
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Littlehampton, 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the BN17 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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.
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Common questions
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.
How long does a replacement take?
Usually a day for a standard rooflight on a sound upstand.
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 you work alongside my builder in Littlehampton?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
How do I book a survey in Littlehampton?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
