Commercial lanterns and atrium rooflights fail in the same ways as domestic ones, but access, safety and disruption matter more. Send photos from Galashiels (TD1) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Is it time for commercial roof lantern repairs?
- Leaks into trading or office areas
- Multiple lanterns on one roof needing a programme
- Insurance or landlord requirement for a report
What usually causes it?
Scale
More lanterns, more joints, more drainage to block.
Access
Roof access, edge protection and permits all affect the plan.
Roof lanterns in Galashiels
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.
If you're just outside Galashiels, we also cover Selkirk (5 miles), Hawick (13 miles), Jedburgh (14 miles).
Guide prices for commercial roof lantern repairs in Galashiels
Guide price for commercial roof lantern repairs: £495–£2,995 ex VAT (£594–£3,594 inc 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.
Commercial roof lantern repairs in Galashiels: questions
Do you need to visit to price commercial 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 Galashiels do you cover?
As well as Galashiels, we cover nearby Selkirk, Hawick, Jedburgh, Kelso and the rest of Scottish Borders.
What do commercial lantern repairs cost?
From about £495 ex VAT per lantern; programmes, access equipment and out-of-hours work are priced on survey and confirmed in writing.
Can you invoice a managing agent?
Yes — tell us who the client and invoice contact are when you enquire.
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