What the job costs in Earl Shilton
Per standard unit
Flat glass or polycarbonate unit on an existing kerb, as part of a multi-unit job
Per large unit
Larger or ventilating units, edge protection in place
Programme of works
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.
Areas around Earl Shilton we cover
Distance is rarely the deciding factor. A roof in Hinckley, 4 miles from Earl Shilton, gets the same survey, the same written quote and the same fitting process as one in LE9, LE10 and LE19. What changes the price is the job itself: size of unit, roof type, access and lifting. Glen Parva, around 6 miles out, is treated the same way.
What the job includes
- New units fitted, sealed and weathered into the roof covering
- Unit schedule and handover notes for the building's records
- Roof survey of every unit, kerb and the fragile areas around them
- Fragile roofs and rooflights — We treat every rooflight and the roof around it as fragile until we have checked it.
- Glass or polycarbonate — We compare glass and polycarbonate units against the roof, use and budget.
Fitting your commercial rooflight, step by step
Fitting days start with a look at the sky. If rain is due, the order of work changes so the roof is never left open to it. A typical day for a commercial rooflight runs like this: set up access, protect the room, open up the roof or prepare the existing kerb or frame, check sizes, fix, seal, then finish inside. On jobs that take more than a day, the opening is weather-sealed overnight. The last hour goes on tidying, waste removal and a walk-round with you.
Regulations for Earl Shilton properties
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.
Getting a price from photos
What we cannot see, we have to guess, and guesses make quotes wider. So the more you send, the tighter the price. Useful: shots from the roof or garden, shots from the room underneath, a rough width and length, the roof finish, any access problems, and the product page if you have already ordered. Add the property postcode around LE9 and we will come back with a quote or a survey date.
Common questions in Earl Shilton
Can you remove and dispose of the old rooflight?
Yes. Taking out the old unit is part of any replacement job, and it leaves with the rest of the waste unless you ask to keep it. Old domes, glass and frames go through proper waste routes. If removal turns up a rotten kerb or damaged decking, we show you what we have found and agree the repair with you before going any further.
Can you fit a rooflight in winter or when it is raining?
Yes, within limits. Cold is less of a problem than wet, because membranes, primers and sealants need a dry surface to bond. We plan fitting days around the forecast and may move a date if heavy rain is due. If the roof has to be opened up, it is not left overnight without a temporary weather seal, so the room below stays dry while the work is finished.
Do you cover Earl Shilton?
Yes. Fitters travel to addresses in Earl Shilton and the surrounding districts, including LE9. We do not run an office there; the survey and the fitting happen at your property. A few island and remote postcodes are covered by arrangement; if yours is one, we confirm travel and dates before quoting.
Send a few photos and your LE9 postcode, and we will put together a written quote for the job.
