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Flat roof junction and flashing repairs in Musselburgh

If you're in Musselburgh and dealing with a leak where the roof meets the lantern, we can help. We re-make the membrane, trims and flashing where the flat roof meets the lantern kerb, and confirm the fixed price in writing before we start.

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We carry out flat roof junction and flashing repairs in Musselburgh and across the EH21 area. The junction where the flat roof covering meets the lantern kerb is a weak point on many extensions.

Newly trimmed flat roof junction and flashing tape around a roof lantern kerb

What you might be seeing

  • Leak near the lantern but not from the frame
  • Splits, blisters or lifted edges in the roof covering by the kerb
  • Missing or loose edge trims and flashings

What usually causes it?

Unbonded membrane

EPDM or single-ply that has come away from the kerb lets water run behind it.

Cracked GRP

Fibreglass roofs can crack at the kerb corner where movement concentrates.

Roof lanterns in Musselburgh

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.

Urban grime and traffic film dull glass and frames quickly; a clean and seal check makes a tired lantern look and perform much better.

From Edinburgh to Musselburgh is roughly 6 miles — all part of the Edinburgh and the Lothians area we cover.

Neighbouring places we cover include Dalkeith (3 miles), Edinburgh (6 miles), Penicuik (10 miles).

How much should it cost?

Guide price, per lantern£245–£695 ex VAT£294–£834 inc VAT

Typical range: £245–£695 ex VAT, which is £294–£834 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?

In Scotland, like-for-like repairs to a roof lantern don't usually involve building control. A full replacement or a bigger opening is controlled under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, so we set out the route in writing first. 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?

  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.

Flat roof junction and flashing repairs in Musselburgh: questions

Do you need to visit to price flat roof junction and flashing 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 Musselburgh?

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.

What does a junction repair cost?

Usually £245–£695 ex VAT, confirmed in writing before work starts.

Can you repair a GRP roof without it showing?

Repairs are colour-matched as closely as possible, but new topcoat next to weathered topcoat can look slightly different at first.

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