Send photos of your lantern in Thamesmead (SE28) 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 Thamesmead
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 Thamesmead: 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.
Covering Thamesmead 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.
Thamesmead is around 11 miles from Westminster, and both are within our Greater London coverage.
If you're just outside Thamesmead, we also cover Barking (3 miles), Welling (3 miles), Becontree (3 miles).
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.
Roof lantern repairs in Thamesmead: questions
How do I get a price for roof lantern repairs in Thamesmead?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Thamesmead 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 Thamesmead?
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 Thamesmead do you cover?
As well as Thamesmead, we cover nearby Barking, Welling, Becontree, Dagenham and the rest of Greater London.