Specialist service

Skylights and roof windows

Natural light into a dark room, with the flashing done right so it never leaks.

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Free for homeowners. One roofer, chosen for your area and this job.

A skylight is a hole in a roof, so the installation is all about the flashing and the weatherproofing around it. Done well, it transforms a hallway, kitchen or bathroom; done badly, it is a leak waiting for the first storm.

Tell us about the room and the roof. One roofer in your area who installs skylights and roof windows gets your enquiry.

Signs you need this

  • A dark room, hallway or bathroom
  • An existing skylight that leaks, fogs or has cracked
  • A renovation where the ceiling is open
  • A loft or attic conversion that needs a roof window

What the roofer will do

  1. Advise on size, position and the type of unit for the roof pitch and material
  2. Cut, frame and flash the opening and install the unit
  3. Finish the ceiling opening or coordinate with your builder

How it works with us

  1. You tell us the job. Where the house is, what you have noticed, how urgent it is, and a photo if it is safe to take one.
  2. A person checks it. Someone on our team reads every enquiry. We are not a form that forwards itself.
  3. One roofer gets it. A roofer who works in your area and does this kind of job. Only one, so you are not fielding ten calls.
  4. They contact you. Usually within a working day, to talk through the job and arrange a look.

Questions people ask

Can a skylight go in a tile roof?

Yes, with the right flashing kit. The roofer will check the pitch and the tile profile.

Do I need a building consent?

Sometimes, depending on the size and the structural work. The roofer will tell you and can advise on the application.

Why does my old skylight leak?

Usually the flashing or the seal has failed, or the unit has cracked. It can often be re-flashed or replaced like for like.

Tell us what your roof needs

About a minute. A person on our team reads every enquiry, then one vetted local roofer gets in touch. Free for homeowners.

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