Most roof lantern problems in Kelso can be repaired without a new lantern: resealing, cappings and gaskets, eaves drainage, kerbs, glass units and vents.
Repairs we carry out in Kelso
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 Kelso, 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 Kelso
Snow and ice sitting at the eaves can block a lantern's drainage and push water back under the glass as it melts. If your lantern leaks after a thaw rather than after rain, tell us — it points to the eaves and kerb.
Kelso is around 15 miles from Galashiels, and both are within our Scottish Borders coverage.
We also cover nearby Jedburgh (9 miles), Galashiels (15 miles), Selkirk (16 miles).
Building rules in Scotland
In Scotland, 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 (Scotland) Regulations 2004, so we set out the route in writing first. 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.
Roof lantern repairs in Kelso: questions
Do you cover Kelso?
Yes. We cover Kelso, including the TD5 postcode area, as part of Scottish Borders. 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.
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 Kelso?
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.