Most roof lantern problems in St Andrews can be repaired without a new lantern: resealing, cappings and gaskets, eaves drainage, kerbs, glass units and vents.
Repairs we carry out in St Andrews
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 St Andrews, 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 St Andrews
Freeze-thaw cycles open up tired sealant and gaskets faster than mild weather does. A spring check after a hard winter catches most problems before they leak.
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.
St Andrews is around 31 miles from Dunfermline, and both are within our Fife coverage.
If you're just outside St Andrews, we also cover Cupar (8 miles), Dundee (11 miles), Carnoustie (12 miles).
Building rules in Scotland
Most lantern repairs in Scotland need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the planning authority for alterations, with Historic Environment Scotland guidance; check before changing a lantern on a listed property.
Roof lantern repairs in St Andrews: questions
Do you cover St Andrews?
Yes. We cover St Andrews, including the KY16 postcode area, as part of Fife. 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 St Andrews?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your St Andrews postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Which places near St Andrews do you cover?
As well as St Andrews, we cover nearby Cupar, Dundee, Carnoustie, Leven and the rest of Fife.