Rooflight replacement across Somerset

Guide prices in Somerset

Like-for-like swap

£1,095 – £1,695including VAT at 20%

Old dome or unit removed and disposed of, new glass rooflight fitted to the existing sound kerb

New upstand and swap

£1,695 – £2,645including VAT at 20%

Old kerb taken off, new insulated upstand built, roof covering made good, new unit fitted

Opening or large unit

£2,645 – £4,545including VAT at 20%

Electric or larger replacement, including making good inside

Guide ranges for supply & fit; building control notice fee extra 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 Somerset

Builders and roofers working in Somerset can use us for the rooflight element of a job, wherever the site is in England. Homeowners can book us directly. In both cases the fitters come to the address, the work follows the maker's instructions, and a written quote fixes the price first. Fitting is carried out by vetted teams under S&K's direction.

Included in the work

Packers, an adaptor or a new insulated upstand where the old kerb falls short
Old rooflight or dome unscrewed, lifted out and taken away for disposal
New unit bedded, fixed and sealed exactly as its maker shows
Is the kerb worth keeping? — We decide whether the existing kerb can stay only after checking it for rot, height and squareness.
Energy rules for the new unit — We make sure the replacement meets the current energy limit, not just the old unit's performance.

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 Somerset

Do I need planning permission for a rooflight in Somerset?

Often not. Many rooflights fall under permitted development, provided they do not project beyond the national limit and meet the other conditions that apply in England. Conservation areas, listed buildings and some flats are different and may need consent. Because the rules depend on the property, we confirm what is likely to apply at your address and point you to the planning authority where an application is needed.

What upstand height and roof pitch does replacement 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.

How does payment work?

Payment terms are set out on your written quote before you accept it. Depending on the job, that may mean a deposit, stage payments for larger work, or payment on completion. The contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, part of the S&K Group. Nothing is added without your agreement: if something unexpected comes up, we discuss it and agree any change before carrying on.

Rooflight replacement in Somerset