Most roof lantern problems in Purley can be repaired without a new lantern: resealing, cappings and gaskets, eaves drainage, kerbs, glass units and vents.
Repairs we carry out in Purley
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 Purley, 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.
Covering Purley and nearby
Even in drier areas, one heavy downpour with blocked eaves is enough to overflow a lantern indoors. Clearing the eaves channel is the simplest prevention there is.
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 Purley as part of Greater London, about 11 miles from Westminster.
If you're just outside Purley, we also cover Coulsdon (2 miles), South Croydon (2 miles), Wallington (3 miles).
Do you need permission?
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.
Roof lantern repairs in Purley: questions
How do I get a price for roof lantern repairs in Purley?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Purley 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 Purley?
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 Purley do you cover?
As well as Purley, we cover nearby Coulsdon, South Croydon, Wallington, Carshalton and the rest of Greater London.