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Misted glass unit replacement in Farnham

If you're in Farnham and dealing with a misted pane, we can help. We measure, order and fit replacement sealed units for misted panes, keeping the rest of the lantern, and confirm the fixed price in writing before we start.

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 from Farnham (GU9) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.

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

Signs you need misted glass unit replacement

  • Fog, droplets or white bloom between the panes
  • 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.

Roof lanterns in Farnham

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.

Farnham is around 10 miles from Guildford, and both are within our Surrey coverage.

If you're just outside Farnham, we also cover Aldershot (3 miles), Fleet (5 miles), Farnborough (6 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 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 Farnham: questions

Do you cover Farnham?

Yes. We cover Farnham, including the GU9 postcode area, as part of Surrey. 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 Farnham?

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.

Will the new pane match the others?

We match tint and coatings as closely as possible; a new unit can look very slightly clearer than older neighbours.

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