Most roof lantern problems in Dunoon can be repaired without a new lantern: resealing, cappings and gaskets, eaves drainage, kerbs, glass units and vents.
Repairs we carry out in Dunoon
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
Guide prices for Dunoon: everyday repairs such as resealing, cappings and eaves typically £165–£595 ex VAT, kerb rebuilds up to £1,295, and new lanterns from £1,995. See all guide prices.
Covering Dunoon and nearby
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.
From Oban to Dunoon is roughly 39 miles — all part of the Argyll and Bute area we cover.
Neighbouring places we cover include Greenock (6 miles), Helensburgh (9 miles), Rothesay (9 miles).
Building rules in Scotland
Most lantern repairs in Scotland need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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 Dunoon: questions
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.
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Dunoon?
Yes. We repair lanterns whoever fitted them. If yours is still under the installer's warranty, contact them first so you don't affect it.
Which places near Dunoon do you cover?
As well as Dunoon, we cover nearby Greenock, Helensburgh, Rothesay, Largs and the rest of Argyll and Bute.