Most roof lantern problems in Chatham can be repaired without a new lantern: resealing, cappings and gaskets, eaves drainage, kerbs, glass units and vents.
Repairs we carry out in Chatham
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 Chatham, 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 Chatham 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.
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.
Chatham is around 8 miles from Maidstone, and both are within our Kent coverage.
Neighbouring places we cover include Gillingham (1 mile), Rochester (1 mile), Strood (2 miles).
Rules for lantern work in England
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 Chatham: questions
Do you need to visit to price roof lantern repairs?
Not always. Clear photos are often enough for a guide price. Where the cause isn't obvious, a visit to inspect and water-test is charged from £145 ex VAT, confirmed before we come.
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Chatham?
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 Chatham do you cover?
As well as Chatham, we cover nearby Gillingham, Rochester, Strood, Maidstone and the rest of Kent.