Flat rooflights fail in the same places as lanterns: the seal to the upstand, the roof junction and the glass unit. Send photos from Bognor Regis (PO21) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Is it time for flat rooflight and skylight repairs?
- Misted glass
- Ponding on the glass (not enough fall)
- Cracked sealant or a lifted membrane at the upstand
Why it happens
No fall
Flat glass needs a slight fall to shed water; ponding stresses seals.
Upstand detail
As with lanterns, the membrane must be dressed up and sealed.
Roof lanterns in Bognor Regis
Drier, sunnier parts of the UK are kinder to seals than the wet west, but strong sun ages sealant, gaskets and plastic end caps, and south- or west-facing lanterns can make rooms very warm. Solar control glass and an opening vent help.
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.
We cover Bognor Regis as part of West Sussex, about 6 miles from Chichester.
Close by, we also cover Chichester (6 miles), Littlehampton (6 miles), Worthing (14 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Bognor Regis?
Typical range: £195–£595 ex VAT, which is £234–£714 with VAT, per rooflight. 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?
- 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.
Flat rooflight and skylight repairs in Bognor Regis: questions
Do you cover Bognor Regis?
Yes. We cover Bognor Regis, including the PO21 postcode area, as part of West Sussex. 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.
Do you need to visit to price flat rooflight and skylight 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.
What does a flat rooflight repair cost?
Usually £195–£595 ex VAT, confirmed in writing before work starts.
Can you fix a Velux-style roof window?
Our focus is flat rooflights and lanterns; pitched roof windows are a different trade and we'll say so if that's what you have.
Other lantern repairs in Bognor Regis
- Roof lantern resealing in Bognor Regis
- Upstand and kerb repairs in Bognor Regis
- Misted glass unit replacement in Bognor Regis
- Cracked lantern glass replacement in Bognor Regis
- Solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Bognor Regis
- Opening vent and actuator repairs in Bognor Regis
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