Most roof lantern problems in Boston can be repaired without a new lantern: resealing, cappings and gaskets, eaves drainage, kerbs, glass units and vents.
Repairs we carry out in Boston
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 Boston, 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 Boston 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.
Coastal wind drives rain hard against lanterns, so cappings and ridge seals on the seaward face take the most punishment.
From Lincoln to Boston is roughly 27 miles — all part of the Lincolnshire area we cover.
We also cover nearby Spalding (14 miles), Skegness (19 miles), Wisbech (23 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 Boston: questions
How do I get a price for roof lantern repairs in Boston?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Boston 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 Boston?
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 Boston do you cover?
As well as Boston, we cover nearby Spalding, Skegness, Wisbech, King's Lynn and the rest of Lincolnshire.