We cover all of Dorset 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 Dorset
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 Dorset: 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 Dorset
Sun and UV do more damage than rain on many lanterns here: brittle ridge caps, chalky finishes and hardened gaskets. They're cheap to replace before they let water in.
Near the coast, salt in the air is hard on aluminium finishes and fixings; washing the frame occasionally and touching in chips keeps corrosion away.
Towns we cover in Dorset
Rules for lantern work in England
Most lantern repairs in England need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building Regulations 2010 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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 Dorset: 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 Dorset?
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 Dorset?
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.