Rooflight glass replacement across East Sussex

Guide prices in East Sussex

Small sealed unit

£445 – £795including VAT at 20%

Misted or cracked unit up to about 1 m² measured, made and refitted

Medium sealed unit

£795 – £1,295including VAT at 20%

Units up to about 2 m², or toughened and laminated

Large or specialist

£1,295 – £2,395including VAT at 20%

Triple glazed, solar-control or heavy units needing lifting gear

Guide ranges. The first visit is charged and priced before booking; any new glass is priced in writing before work starts. 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 East Sussex

Fitting across East Sussex 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 we do on the day

Frame rebate cleaned and checked for damage, corrosion or failed seals
New unit set on packers, then beaded, capped or bonded as designed
Old glass taken out safely and removed from site
Matching the glass make-up — We identify the existing glass so the replacement performs at least as well.
Condition of the frame — We look at the frame closely before committing to new glass.

Rules that apply in England

Two sets of rules matter in England. Planning: a rooflight on a house is normally permitted development if it projects no more than 0.15 m and stays below the highest part of the roof, but flats, listed buildings and Article 4 areas need checking. Building regulations: new openings need approval for the structure and energy performance, and a replacement is a controlled fitting. We are not registered with a competent person scheme, so we notify replacements to building control with a building notice and put the council's fee on the quote.

Common questions in East Sussex

How long does new rooflight glass take?

The new sealed unit is made to the measured size, so there is a gap between the measuring visit and the fitting visit while it is produced. We give you the expected timing when we price the glass, and book the fitting once it has arrived.

Is the measuring visit charged?

Yes. The first visit measures the existing glass and checks the frame, and it is charged. We confirm that price before you book. The fitting of the new glass is then priced in writing, so you see the full cost before anything is ordered.

Can I upgrade the glass while it is being replaced?

Usually. Solar-control, self-cleaning, toughened or laminated glass can be specified as long as the frame can take the thickness and weight. We check that on the measuring visit and price the options side by side.

Rooflight glass replacement in East Sussex