We cover all of Devon 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 Devon
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
In Devon, as elsewhere, most lantern repairs cost a few hundred pounds — typically £165–£595 ex VAT — with your fixed price confirmed in writing first. See all guide prices.
Roof lanterns in Devon
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.
Towns we cover in Devon
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 Devon: questions
Do you charge to look at photos?
No. Photo reviews and guide prices are free. Diagnostic visits are charged from £145 ex VAT and confirmed before we come.
What are the most common lantern problems in Devon?
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 Devon?
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.