Aluminium lanterns are strong and slim, but they still rely on gaskets, cappings and seals that wear. Send photos from Jedburgh (TD8) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Is it time for aluminium roof lantern repairs?
- Leaks at bars or ridge
- Cappings lifted or rattling
- Corrosion at cut edges or fixings in coastal areas
Common causes we find
Worn gaskets
Gaskets do the weatherproofing; they harden and shrink with age.
Thermal movement
Aluminium moves with temperature; seals and fixings take the strain.
Roof lanterns in Jedburgh
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.
From Galashiels to Jedburgh is roughly 14 miles — all part of the Scottish Borders area we cover.
If you're just outside Jedburgh, we also cover Kelso (9 miles), Hawick (10 miles), Selkirk (12 miles).
Guide prices for aluminium roof lantern repairs in Jedburgh
Most aluminium roof lantern repairs jobs come in between £195 and £695 ex VAT (£234–£834 including 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 Scotland?
Most lantern repairs in Scotland need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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.
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 Jedburgh: questions
Do you need to visit to price aluminium 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 Jedburgh?
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.
Can you repaint an aluminium lantern?
Yes — see roof lantern respraying for on-site spray finishes.
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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