We repair roof lanterns and flat rooflights in St Albans and the AL1 area. Most problems are a failed seal, capping, eaves or kerb detail, and can be repaired without replacing the lantern.
Repairs we carry out in St Albans
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 St Albans 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 St Albans
Lanterns in central England see a bit of everything — summer sun that ages seals and end caps, autumn leaf fall that blocks eaves, and frosty mornings that bring condensation. A yearly check covers all three.
Close by, we also cover Harpenden (5 miles), Hatfield (5 miles), Hemel Hempstead (5 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 St Albans: questions
Do you cover St Albans?
Yes. We cover St Albans, including the AL1 postcode area, as part of Hertfordshire. 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 Albans?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your St Albans 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 Albans do you cover?
As well as St Albans, we cover nearby Harpenden, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn Garden City and the rest of Hertfordshire.