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 Staines (TW18) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
What you might be seeing
- Fog, droplets or white bloom between the panes
- One pane looks hazier than the others
- Misting that comes and goes with the weather
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 Staines
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 Guildford to Staines is roughly 14 miles — all part of the Surrey area we cover.
We also cover nearby Egham (2 miles), Ashford, Surrey (2 miles), Feltham (4 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Staines?
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?
- 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.
Misted glass unit replacement in Staines: questions
How do I get a price for misted glass unit replacement in Staines?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Staines 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 Staines do you cover?
As well as Staines, we cover nearby Egham, Ashford, Surrey, Feltham, Sunbury-on-Thames and the rest of Surrey.
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.
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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