We repair roof lanterns and flat rooflights in Ely and the CB7 area. Most problems are a failed seal, capping, eaves or kerb detail, and can be repaired without replacing the lantern.
Repairs we carry out in Ely
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 Ely 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 Ely
Even in drier areas, one heavy downpour with blocked eaves is enough to overflow a lantern indoors. Clearing the eaves channel is the simplest prevention there is.
From Cambridge to Ely is roughly 15 miles — all part of the Cambridgeshire area we cover.
Neighbouring places we cover include Newmarket (12 miles), March (13 miles), Cambridge (15 miles).
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.
Roof lantern repairs in Ely: questions
How do I get a price for roof lantern repairs in Ely?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Ely 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.
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Ely?
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.