Send photos of your lantern in Dartford (DA1) 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 Dartford
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 Dartford: 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.
Roof lanterns in Dartford
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.
Coastal wind drives rain hard against lanterns, so cappings and ridge seals on the seaward face take the most punishment.
Dartford is around 18 miles from Maidstone, and both are within our Kent coverage.
If you're just outside Dartford, we also cover Bexley (3 miles), Swanley (4 miles), Welling (5 miles).
Building rules in England
In England, like-for-like repairs to a roof lantern don't usually involve building control. A full replacement or a bigger opening is controlled under the Building Regulations 2010, so we set out the route in writing first. 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 Dartford: questions
How do I get a price for roof lantern repairs in Dartford?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Dartford 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 Dartford?
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 Dartford do you cover?
As well as Dartford, we cover nearby Bexley, Swanley, Welling, South Ockendon and the rest of Kent.