Send photos of your lantern in Eltham (SE9) 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 Eltham
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 Eltham 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 Eltham
Drier, sunnier parts of the UK are kinder to seals than the wet west, but strong sun ages sealant, gaskets and plastic end caps, and south- or west-facing lanterns can make rooms very warm. Solar control glass and an opening vent help.
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.
We cover Eltham as part of Greater London, about 9 miles from Westminster.
Neighbouring places we cover include Blackheath (2 miles), Welling (3 miles), Catford (3 miles).
Building rules 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.
Roof lantern repairs in Eltham: questions
How do I get a price for roof lantern repairs in Eltham?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Eltham postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Eltham?
Yes. We repair lanterns whoever fitted them. If yours is still under the installer's warranty, contact them first so you don't affect it.
Which places near Eltham do you cover?
As well as Eltham, we cover nearby Blackheath, Welling, Catford, Greenwich and the rest of Greater London.