Commercial rooflight installation across Kent

Guide prices in Kent

Per standard unit

£1,095 – £1,895including VAT at 20%

Flat glass or polycarbonate unit on an existing kerb, as part of a multi-unit job

Per large unit

£1,895 – £3,345including VAT at 20%

Larger or ventilating units, edge protection in place

Programme of works

£3,345 – £7,195including VAT at 20%

Phased replacement across a building, priced from a survey

Guide ranges for supply & fit, per unit; site set-up priced separately. Your price is fixed in a written quote after we have seen photos or surveyed. Scaffold, access towers or a crane are priced separately if the job needs them, and building control fees, where a job needs them, are shown as their own line.

Towns we list in Kent

Kent is part of our normal coverage in England. Fitting teams travel out to the property, so a town-centre terrace and a house down a farm track are treated alike, as long as a fitter can get the unit to the roof safely. Dates are offered according to fitter availability, and the cost of travel is already in your written quote.

What the job includes

Kerbs checked and packed, adapted or rebuilt where needed
New units fitted, sealed and weathered into the roof covering
Old units removed, with waste taken off site
Fragile roofs and rooflights — We treat every rooflight and the roof around it as fragile until we have checked it.
Working around occupied buildings — We plan noise, dust and access around the people using the building.

Rules that apply in England

For non-domestic roofs in England, expect building control involvement for new openings, energy limits of 2.2 W/m²K for rooflights, and fire checks where rooflights sit near a boundary or above an escape route. Smoke ventilation rooflights must be certified products, with controls commissioned by a specialist. We set out what applies to your building on the quote.

Common questions in Kent

Does commercial rooflight work need building control?

Usually. New openings, structural changes and smoke vents go through building control, and on buildings covered by fire safety law that means a full plans application rather than a building notice. We are not registered with a competent person scheme, so replacements we fit are notified to building control. We confirm the route and show any fee on the quote.

Will my new commercial rooflight leak?

A correctly fitted unit should not. Leaks usually trace back to the detail around the frame: an upstand that is too low, a membrane or flashing that is not dressed properly, sealant applied to a damp surface, or water ponding against the kerb. We fit to the maker's instructions and check each of those points. The fitting carries a written workmanship guarantee, with its terms set out on your quote.

What upstand height and roof pitch does commercial rooflight fitting need?

It depends on the product. Manufacturers usually specify a minimum upstand height above the finished roof surface, and a minimum pitch on the glass so rain runs off. We follow the maker's figures for your unit rather than a rule of thumb. If your existing kerb or roof falls short, we explain the options, such as raising the upstand or choosing a unit with built-in pitch.

Commercial rooflight installation in Kent