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Cracked lantern glass replacement in Bognor Regis

For cracked lantern glass replacement in Bognor Regis, the job is simple to describe: we make cracked overhead glass safe and fit made-to-measure replacement units. Photos first, a guide price back, then a written fixed price.

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A cracked pane in a roof lantern needs prompt attention because the glass is overhead. Send photos from Bognor Regis (PO21) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.

Two glaziers lifting a replacement glass unit onto a flat roof glazing frame with suction lifters

What you might be seeing

  • A starburst from an impact point
  • 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.

Spontaneous breakage

Toughened glass can occasionally break without warning, which is why laminated inner panes are recommended overhead.

Roof lanterns in Bognor Regis

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.

Near the coast, salt in the air is hard on aluminium finishes and fixings; washing the frame occasionally and touching in chips keeps corrosion away.

Bognor Regis is around 6 miles from Chichester, and both are within our West Sussex coverage.

If you're just outside Bognor Regis, we also cover Chichester (6 miles), Littlehampton (6 miles), Worthing (14 miles).

What should you expect to pay in Bognor Regis?

Guide price, per glass unit£295–£795 ex VAT£354–£954 inc VAT

Guide price for cracked lantern glass replacement: £295–£795 ex VAT (£354–£954 inc 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 England?

Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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?

  1. Send photosWhatsApp or upload a few photos and tell us when it leaks.
  2. Guide priceWe reply with a guide price and whether a visit is needed.
  3. Fixed price in writingYou approve the price and the date before anything starts.
  4. Repair and testWe fix what's failed, water-test where it matters, and send photos.

Cracked lantern glass replacement in Bognor Regis: questions

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Bognor Regis?

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 Bognor Regis do you cover?

As well as Bognor Regis, we cover nearby Chichester, Littlehampton, Worthing, Havant and the rest of West Sussex.

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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