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Misted glass unit replacement in Basingstoke

Dealing with a misted pane in Basingstoke (RG21)? We measure, order and fit replacement sealed units for misted panes, keeping the rest of the lantern, with a fixed price agreed in writing first.

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In Basingstoke, as everywhere, if a roof lantern pane looks cloudy or wet between the two layers of glass, the sealed unit has failed and moisture has got inside. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.

Roof lantern seen from inside with one misted double glazed pane between clear panes

Is it time for misted glass unit replacement?

  • One pane looks hazier than the others
  • Misting that comes and goes with the weather
  • Water marks or tide lines inside the unit

Common causes we find

Water sitting on the edge

If the unit's edge sits in water because the eaves don't drain, the seal fails sooner.

Movement and age

Thermal movement and age wear the seal; units at the bottom of the lantern often go first.

Roof lanterns in Basingstoke

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.

From Southampton to Basingstoke is roughly 28 miles — all part of the Hampshire area we cover.

We also cover nearby Fleet (11 miles), Thatcham (12 miles), Yateley (12 miles).

How much should it cost?

Guide price, per glass unit£245–£595 ex VAT£294–£714 inc VAT

Guide price for misted glass unit replacement: £245–£595 ex VAT (£294–£714 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?

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?

  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.

Misted glass unit replacement in Basingstoke: questions

Do you cover Basingstoke?

Yes. We cover Basingstoke, including the RG21 postcode area, as part of Hampshire. 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.

How do I get a price for misted glass unit replacement in Basingstoke?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Basingstoke postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.

How much does a misted lantern unit cost to replace?

Usually £245–£595 ex VAT per unit depending on size, glass spec and access, confirmed in writing before work starts.

How long does a replacement unit take?

Units are made to measure, so there's a lead time between measuring and fitting. Fitting itself is usually a short visit.

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