Aluminium lanterns are strong and slim, but they still rely on gaskets, cappings and seals that wear. Send photos from Andover (SP10) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
What you might be seeing
- Leaks at bars or ridge
- Chalky or chipped powder coat
- Misted units
Common causes we find
Thermal movement
Aluminium moves with temperature; seals and fixings take the strain.
Finish damage
Scratches and chips expose bare metal; coastal air speeds up corrosion.
Roof lanterns in Andover
Sun and UV do more damage than rain on many lanterns here: brittle ridge caps, chalky finishes and hardened gaskets. They're cheap to replace before they let water in.
Andover is around 22 miles from Southampton, and both are within our Hampshire coverage.
If you're just outside Andover, we also cover Winchester (13 miles), Newbury (15 miles), Salisbury (16 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Andover?
Typical range: £195–£695 ex VAT, which is £234–£834 with VAT, per lantern. Towers or scaffold, where needed, are priced into the quote. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing before any work starts.
Do you need permission 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.
How does it work?
- Send photosWhatsApp or upload a few photos and tell us when it leaks.
- Guide priceWe reply with a guide price and whether a visit is needed.
- Fixed price in writingYou approve the price and the date before anything starts.
- Repair and testWe fix what's failed, water-test where it matters, and send photos.
Aluminium roof lantern repairs in Andover: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Andover?
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 Andover do you cover?
As well as Andover, we cover nearby Winchester, Newbury, Salisbury, Thatcham and the rest of Hampshire.
What do aluminium lantern repairs cost?
Most component repairs are £195–£695 ex VAT per lantern, confirmed in writing before work starts.
My lantern brand is unknown — can you still help?
Usually. Many systems share common parts, and where they don't we adapt the detail.
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