Send photos of your lantern in Aberdeen (AB10) and we'll tell you what we think has failed, what it should cost, and whether we need to visit.
Repairs we carry out in Aberdeen
Leaks and weatherproofing
- Leak repairs
- Resealing
- Glazing bars and cappings
- Ridge and hips
- Eaves beams and gutters
- Upstands and kerbs
- Roof junctions
Glass, condensation and heat
Frames, vents and finishes
Inspection, maintenance and make-safe
Replacement, orangeries and commercial
Most repairs in Aberdeen fall between £165 and £595 ex VAT per lantern; glass units are priced per unit and a replacement lantern starts from £1,995. See all guide prices.
Roof lanterns in Aberdeen
Freeze-thaw cycles open up tired sealant and gaskets faster than mild weather does. A spring check after a hard winter catches most problems before they leak.
Coastal wind drives rain hard against lanterns, so cappings and ridge seals on the seaward face take the most punishment.
We also cover nearby Westhill (7 miles), Inverurie (14 miles), Peterhead (27 miles).
Do you need permission?
In Scotland, like-for-like repairs to a roof lantern don't usually involve building control. A full replacement or a bigger opening is controlled under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, so we set out the route in writing first. Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the planning authority for alterations, with Historic Environment Scotland guidance; check before changing a lantern on a listed property.
Roof lantern repairs in Aberdeen: questions
How do I get a price for roof lantern repairs in Aberdeen?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Aberdeen postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Do you need to visit to price roof lantern repairs?
Not always. Clear photos are often enough for a guide price. Where the cause isn't obvious, a visit to inspect and water-test is charged from £145 ex VAT, confirmed before we come.
Which places near Aberdeen do you cover?
As well as Aberdeen, we cover nearby Westhill, Inverurie, Peterhead, Montrose and the rest of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.