Roof lantern repairs anywhere in Highlands and Islands start the same way: a few photos, a free guide price, then a fixed price in writing. If the cause isn't clear, a diagnostic visit starts from £145 ex VAT.
Repairs we carry out in Highlands and Islands
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 Highlands and Islands, 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.
Roof lanterns in Highlands and Islands
Damp, mild winters keep moss and algae growing on flat roofs and lantern frames, which holds water against seals and blocks weep slots. Regular clearing makes a real difference in wetter areas.
Near the coast, salt in the air is hard on aluminium finishes and fixings; washing the frame occasionally and touching in chips keeps corrosion away.
Towns we cover in Highlands and Islands
Rules for lantern work in Scotland
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Scotland. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the planning authority for alterations, with Historic Environment Scotland guidance; check before changing a lantern on a listed property. See our building regulations guide for the detail in Scotland.
Roof lantern repairs in Highlands and Islands: questions
Do you cover all of Highlands and Islands?
Yes — including Inverness, Dingwall, Fort William, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Nairn. Remote and island addresses are covered by arrangement.
What are the most common lantern problems in Highlands and Islands?
Failed sealant and lifted cappings, blocked eaves drainage, kerb and roof-junction leaks, misted glass units and condensation on cold mornings.
How do I book a repair in Highlands and Islands?
Send photos and your postcode by WhatsApp or the form. We reply with a guide price, then confirm a fixed price and a date in writing.