We repair roof lanterns and flat rooflights in Holywood and the BT18 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 Holywood
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 Holywood: 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.
Roof lanterns in Holywood
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.
We cover Holywood as part of County Down, about 38 miles from Newry.
Close by, we also cover Newtownabbey (4 miles), Belfast (5 miles), Carrickfergus (5 miles).
Rules for lantern work in Northern Ireland
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Northern Ireland. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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 Holywood: questions
Do you cover Holywood?
Yes. We cover Holywood, including the BT18 postcode area, as part of County Down. Send photos by WhatsApp or the form for a free guide price, and we'll confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.
How do I get a price for roof lantern repairs in Holywood?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Holywood 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.