Send photos of your lantern in Barking (IG11) and we'll tell you what we think has failed, what it should cost, and whether we need to visit.
Repairs we carry out in Barking
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 Barking: 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 Barking
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.
Across London, many lanterns sit on rear extensions with access only through the house, so we protect floors and plan the work to keep time indoors to a minimum. Parking and any permits are factored into the quote.
Barking is around 10 miles from Westminster, and both are within our Greater London coverage.
If you're just outside Barking, we also cover Ilford (2 miles), Becontree (2 miles), Thamesmead (3 miles).
Do you need permission?
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.
Roof lantern repairs in Barking: questions
Do you cover Barking?
Yes. We cover Barking, including the IG11 postcode area, as part of Greater London. 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 Barking?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Barking 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 Barking do you cover?
As well as Barking, we cover nearby Ilford, Becontree, Thamesmead, Canning Town and the rest of Greater London.