Dome rooflight replacement across Buckinghamshire

Guide prices in Buckinghamshire

Like-for-like dome

£395 – £695including VAT at 20%

Old dome taken off, new multi-skin dome fixed to the sound existing kerb

Dome with kerb adaptor

£695 – £1,195including VAT at 20%

New dome where the kerb needs an adaptor or packing

Upgrade to glass

£1,095 – £1,695including VAT at 20%

Dome swapped for a double-glazed glass rooflight on the existing sound kerb, as in our replacement service

Guide ranges for supply & fit, per dome; building control notice fee extra on homes in England and Wales. 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 Buckinghamshire

Fitting across Buckinghamshire means planning routes, access and lifting as well as the roof itself. Narrow lanes, shared driveways and town-centre parking restrictions all affect how a large unit is delivered and raised to roof level. We ask about these early so the quote reflects them. That approach is the same everywhere we work in England, from single domestic jobs to multi-unit commercial sites.

What's included

New multi-skin dome or glass unit fixed and sealed
Membrane checked where it meets the kerb, with small repairs made
Kerb top cleaned of old sealant, fixings and loose felt
Is the kerb sound? — We check each kerb for rot and movement before quoting a dome swap.
Kerb size and adaptors — We measure every kerb against the new dome's sizes.

Rules that apply in England

Replacing a rooflight in an English home is a controlled fitting: it has to be self-certified by a scheme-registered installer or notified to building control. We are not registered with a competent person scheme, so replacements we fit are notified with a building notice, and the new unit has to meet current energy limits. Adding a new one usually means a building regulations application, because joists or rafters are trimmed. On the planning side, most house rooflights are permitted development if they project 0.15 m or less; on a side slope the glass must be obscured and fixed unless the opening part is over 1.7 m above the floor.

Common questions in Buckinghamshire

Does a rooflight need building regulations approval?

A new opening usually needs building regulations approval. A replacement is a controlled fitting: it must be self-certified by an installer registered with a competent person scheme or notified to building control. We are not registered with a scheme, so replacements we fit are notified to building control with a building notice, and the council's fee is shown on your quote.

What if my roof opening is the wrong size for the dome rooflight?

We find out before the fitting day, not on it. If the opening is slightly out, it can usually be adjusted by trimming or by packing out the upstand. If it is a long way off, the choice is between altering the opening and changing the unit. Bear in mind that rooflights are often sold by builder's opening size rather than external size, so check which one your measurement refers to.

What upstand height and roof pitch does dome 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.

Dome rooflight replacement in Buckinghamshire