What the job costs in Porthcawl
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 Porthcawl we cover
Distance is rarely the deciding factor. A roof in Bridgend, 6 miles from Porthcawl, gets the same survey, the same written quote and the same fitting process as one in CF36, CF33 and CF31. What changes the price is the job itself: size of unit, roof type, access and lifting. Maesteg, around 9 miles out, is treated the same way.
What the job includes
- Roof survey of every unit, kerb and the fragile areas around them
- Access, edge protection and fragile-roof covers planned before work starts
- New units fitted, sealed and weathered into the roof covering
- Working around occupied buildings — We plan noise, dust and access around the people using the building.
- Fire performance near boundaries — We check how close the rooflights are to the site boundary and to escape routes.
What happens on the day
Protection comes before tools. Floors, furniture and stairs get covered, and the ceiling below the opening is sheeted to catch dust. Up top, the fitters confirm the opening is square and the upstand or flashing suits what the maker specifies. Fixing follows, then weather-sealing into the membrane, felt or tiles. Only once the roof is tight do they turn to the internal reveal. Time on site for a commercial rooflight: about a day per unit, longer on big roofs, weather permitting.
Do you need permission in Porthcawl?
Non-domestic rooflight work in Wales follows the Welsh Approved Documents: energy limits for the glazing, fire checks near boundaries and over escape routes, and building control for new openings. Planning depends on the building and its location. We set out the route on your quote.
Before you get in touch
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 CF36 and we will come back with a quote or a survey date.
Common questions in Porthcawl
Do you need scaffolding to fit a rooflight?
Not always. Single-storey roofs can often be reached safely with ladders, a tower or edge protection. Higher roofs, steep pitches and large units usually need scaffold or a mobile platform, and heavy glass may need a crane. We assess access from your photos or at the survey, and any scaffold or lifting cost is shown as its own line on the written 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.
Do commercial rooflights need planning permission?
Like-for-like replacements on commercial buildings rarely need planning permission. New or larger rooflights on non-domestic buildings and blocks of flats usually need checking with the planning authority, because householder permitted development rights don't apply. We tell you what we know about your building and point you to the right team.
Questions before you commit? Send them over with your Porthcawl postcode and we will answer them plainly, with a quote alongside.
