We cover all of Bristol for roof lantern and rooflight repairs. Send photos by WhatsApp or the form for a free guide price; where a visit is needed to find the cause, it starts from £145 ex VAT and is confirmed before we come.
Repairs we carry out in Bristol
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 Bristol 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 Bristol
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.
In built-up areas, access is often the hardest part of the job — through the house, over a neighbour's roof, or with parking restrictions. We plan access in advance and price any tower or scaffold into the quote.
Towns we cover in Bristol
Rules for lantern work in England
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings need listed building consent from the local council for alterations, and conservation areas can have extra controls; like-for-like repairs are treated differently from changes, so check with the council's conservation officer first. See our building regulations guide for the detail in England.
Roof lantern repairs in Bristol: questions
Do you cover all of Bristol?
Yes — including Bristol. Remote and island addresses are covered by arrangement.
What are the most common lantern problems in Bristol?
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 Bristol?
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.