In Hawick, as everywhere, commercial lanterns and atrium rooflights fail in the same ways as domestic ones, but access, safety and disruption matter more. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.
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
Common causes we find
Access
Roof access, edge protection and permits all affect the plan.
Deferred maintenance
Leaks appear when maintenance has slipped.
Roof lanterns in Hawick
Colder winters mean more frosty mornings, and a roof lantern is often the coldest surface in a warm kitchen — so condensation is as common as genuine leaks. We check which you've got before quoting.
From Galashiels to Hawick is roughly 13 miles — all part of the Scottish Borders area we cover.
Close by, we also cover Selkirk (9 miles), Jedburgh (10 miles), Galashiels (13 miles).
How much should it cost?
Typical range: £495–£2,995 ex VAT, which is £594–£3,594 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 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 Hawick: questions
Do you cover Hawick?
Yes. We cover Hawick, including the TD9 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.
Which places near Hawick do you cover?
As well as Hawick, we cover nearby Selkirk, Jedburgh, Galashiels, 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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