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Misted glass unit replacement in Bridgend

We cover Bridgend and the wider Mid Glamorgan area for misted glass unit replacement. In short, we measure, order and fit replacement sealed units for misted panes, keeping the rest of the lantern — and you know the price before any work begins.

We carry out misted glass unit replacement in Bridgend and across the CF31 area. 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.

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

Why it happens

Edge seal failure

Every sealed unit has an edge seal and desiccant. Once the seal fails, humid air gets in and the desiccant saturates.

Movement and age

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

Covering Bridgend and nearby

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.

If you're just outside Bridgend, we also cover Porthcawl (6 miles), Cowbridge (7 miles), Llantwit Major (8 miles).

How much should it cost?

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

Most misted glass unit replacement jobs come in between £245 and £595 ex VAT (£294–£714 including 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 Wales?

Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Wales. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010 (as applied in Wales); we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings in Wales need listed building consent from the local planning authority for alterations, with Cadw guidance on historic buildings; check with the council 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.

Misted glass unit replacement in Bridgend: questions

Do you cover Bridgend?

Yes. We cover Bridgend, including the CF31 postcode area, as part of Mid Glamorgan. 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 Bridgend?

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 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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