Whether it's a drip at the eaves, a misted pane or a vent that won't close, we repair roof lanterns right across Argyll and Bute — and agree the price in writing before any work starts.
Repairs we carry out in Argyll and Bute
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 Argyll and Bute 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 Argyll and Bute
Western and upland parts of the UK get more rain and more wind-driven rain than the east, and that's what finds weak cappings and blocked eaves first. Lanterns here benefit from a check of the bars on the most exposed face and a clear eaves channel before winter.
Coastal wind drives rain hard against lanterns, so cappings and ridge seals on the seaward face take the most punishment.
Towns we cover in Argyll and Bute
Rules for lantern work in Scotland
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. See our building regulations guide for the detail in Scotland.
Roof lantern repairs in Argyll and Bute: questions
Do you charge to look at photos?
No. Photo reviews and guide prices are free. Diagnostic visits are charged from £145 ex VAT and confirmed before we come.
What are the most common lantern problems in Argyll and Bute?
Failed sealant and lifted cappings, blocked eaves drainage, kerb and roof-junction leaks, misted glass units and condensation on cold mornings.
How do I book a repair in Argyll and Bute?
Send photos and your postcode by WhatsApp or the form. We reply with a guide price, then confirm a fixed price and a date in writing.