Send photos of your lantern in Sunderland (SR1) 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 Sunderland
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 Sunderland, 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 Sunderland
Freeze-thaw cycles open up tired sealant and gaskets faster than mild weather does. A spring check after a hard winter catches most problems before they leak.
In built-up areas, access is often the hardest part of the job — through the house, over a neighbour's roof, or with parking restrictions. We plan access in advance and price any tower or scaffold into the quote.
Sunderland is around 10 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne, and both are within our Tyne and Wear coverage.
Neighbouring places we cover include Seaham (5 miles), Washington (5 miles), Houghton-le-Spring (6 miles).
Rules for lantern work in England
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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 Sunderland: questions
How do I get a price for roof lantern repairs in Sunderland?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Sunderland postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
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.
Which places near Sunderland do you cover?
As well as Sunderland, we cover nearby Seaham, Washington, Houghton-le-Spring, Jarrow and the rest of Tyne and Wear.