Whether it's a drip at the eaves, a misted pane or a vent that won't close, we repair roof lanterns right across East Sussex — and agree the price in writing before any work starts.
Repairs we carry out in East Sussex
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 East Sussex 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 East Sussex
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 East Sussex
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 East Sussex: 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.
Can you repair a lantern that another company installed in East Sussex?
Yes. If it's still under the installer's warranty, contact them first so the warranty isn't affected.
How do I book a repair in East Sussex?
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.