We repair roof lanterns and flat rooflights in Carrickfergus and the BT38 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 Carrickfergus
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 Carrickfergus 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.
Covering Carrickfergus and nearby
Wind-driven rain is the real test of a roof lantern, and the wetter west sees plenty of it. Leaks that appear only in a storm from one direction usually point to the cappings or eaves on that face — a useful clue when you send us photos.
Coastal wind drives rain hard against lanterns, so cappings and ridge seals on the seaward face take the most punishment.
We cover Carrickfergus as part of County Antrim, about 10 miles from Belfast.
If you're just outside Carrickfergus, we also cover Holywood (5 miles), Newtownabbey (6 miles), Bangor, Down (7 miles).
Rules for lantern work in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, 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 Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, so we set out the route in writing first. Listed buildings in Northern Ireland need listed building consent from the council for alterations; check with the council's planning service before changing a lantern on a listed property.
Roof lantern repairs in Carrickfergus: questions
How do I get a price for roof lantern repairs in Carrickfergus?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Carrickfergus postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Carrickfergus?
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 Carrickfergus do you cover?
As well as Carrickfergus, we cover nearby Holywood, Newtownabbey, Bangor, Down, Larne and the rest of County Antrim.