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Glazing bar and capping repairs in Lurgan

Dealing with a lifted capping or perished gasket in Lurgan (BT66)? We re-seat or replace lifted cappings, perished gaskets and loose glazing bar fixings, with a fixed price agreed in writing first.

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In Lurgan, as everywhere, each glazing bar on a roof lantern has a top capping that clamps the glass onto gaskets. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.

Roof lantern glazing bar with the top capping lifted to show the gasket beneath

Is it time for glazing bar and capping repairs?

  • Gasket rubber poking out, cracked or missing
  • Rattling or whistling in wind
  • End caps missing at the bottom of a bar

Common causes we find

Gasket shrinkage

Rubber gaskets shrink back from the ends over time, leaving a gap at the ridge or eaves.

Damage

Ladders, window cleaning or someone stepping on a lantern can bend a capping or unclip it.

Roof lanterns in Lurgan

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?

Guide price, per lantern£165–£395 ex VAT£198–£474 inc VAT

Guide price for glazing bar and capping repairs: £165–£395 ex VAT (£198–£474 inc 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 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?

  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.

Glazing bar and capping repairs in Lurgan: questions

Do you cover Lurgan?

Yes. We cover Lurgan, including the BT66 postcode area, as part of County Armagh. 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.

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Lurgan?

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.

How much do capping and gasket repairs cost?

Usually £165–£395 ex VAT per lantern depending on how many bars are affected, confirmed in writing before work starts.

Can a capping just be clipped back on?

Sometimes, if nothing underneath has failed. We check the gaskets first, because clipping a capping over a perished gasket doesn't stop the leak.

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