We carry out cracked lantern glass replacement in Lurgan and across the BT66 area. A cracked pane in a roof lantern needs prompt attention because the glass is overhead.
Is it time for cracked lantern glass replacement?
- A visible crack in the outer or inner pane
- A crack running from an edge (often thermal stress)
- Broken glass inside the room — keep everyone out of the area
What usually causes it?
Impact
Hail, falling branches or dropped tools.
Thermal stress
Uneven heating across a pane, edge damage or partial shading can crack glass from the edge.
About Lurgan and the BT66 area
Damp, mild winters keep moss and algae growing on flat roofs and lantern frames, which holds water against seals and blocks weep slots. Regular clearing makes a real difference in wetter areas.
From Armagh to Lurgan is roughly 16 miles — all part of the County Armagh area we cover.
We also cover nearby Craigavon (3 miles), Portadown (5 miles), Banbridge (8 miles).
How much should it cost?
Most cracked lantern glass replacement jobs come in between £295 and £795 ex VAT (£354–£954 including VAT), per glass unit. 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 Northern Ireland?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Northern Ireland. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings in Northern Ireland need listed building consent from the council for alterations; check with the council's planning service 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.
Cracked lantern glass replacement in Lurgan: questions
Do you need to visit to price cracked lantern glass replacement?
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 Lurgan do you cover?
As well as Lurgan, we cover nearby Craigavon, Portadown, Banbridge, Lisburn and the rest of County Armagh.
Is it covered by home insurance?
Accidental damage often is; check your policy. We can provide a written quote and photos for your insurer.
Why did my glass crack on a sunny day?
Thermal stress — one part of the pane heats faster than another, often where it's shaded or chipped at the edge.
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