Each glazing bar on a roof lantern has a top capping that clamps the glass onto gaskets. Send photos from Lichfield (WS13) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
What you might be seeing
- A capping visibly higher than its neighbours
- Gasket rubber poking out, cracked or missing
- Water running down one glazing bar inside
Common causes we find
Gasket shrinkage
Rubber gaskets shrink back from the ends over time, leaving a gap at the ridge or eaves.
Fixings working loose
Screws and clips that hold the capping relax with thermal movement, so the clamp on the glass weakens.
About Lichfield and the WS13 area
Leaf fall from garden trees is the most common cause of eaves overflow on suburban extensions. If your lantern sits near trees, clearing the eaves channel each autumn prevents a lot of drips.
We cover Lichfield as part of Staffordshire, about 15 miles from Stafford.
We also cover nearby Burntwood (4 miles), Tamworth (6 miles), Aldridge (7 miles).
How much should it cost?
Most glazing bar and capping repairs jobs come in between £165 and £395 ex VAT (£198–£474 including 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 England?
In England, 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 Regulations 2010, so we set out the route in writing first. 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.
Glazing bar and capping repairs in Lichfield: questions
How do I get a price for glazing bar and capping repairs in Lichfield?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Lichfield postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Which places near Lichfield do you cover?
As well as Lichfield, we cover nearby Burntwood, Tamworth, Aldridge, Rugeley and the rest of Staffordshire.
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.
Do you repair uPVC and timber lantern bars too?
Yes. Timber lanterns use different beads and cappings, and we repair those as part of timber lantern repairs.
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