Orangery lanterns are larger and often sit within a perimeter roof with internal gutters, so leaks can come from the lantern, the perimeter roof or the junction between them. Send photos from Cardigan (SA43) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
What you might be seeing
- Leaks at the lantern edge or around the internal pelmet
- Rotten or flaking timber on the lantern
- Misted units on a large lantern
What usually causes it?
Internal gutters
Box gutters around the lantern block and overflow inward.
Timber maintenance
Painted timber orangeries need regular redecoration.
About Cardigan and the SA43 area
Western and upland parts of the UK get more rain and more wind-driven rain than the east, and that's what finds weak cappings and blocked eaves first. Lanterns here benefit from a check of the bars on the most exposed face and a clear eaves channel before winter.
Near the coast, salt in the air is hard on aluminium finishes and fixings; washing the frame occasionally and touching in chips keeps corrosion away.
Cardigan is around 22 miles from Carmarthen, and both are within our Dyfed coverage.
Neighbouring places we cover include Carmarthen (22 miles), Haverfordwest (23 miles), Pembroke Dock (30 miles).
How much should it cost?
Typical range: £395–£2,495 ex VAT, which is £474–£2,994 with 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 Wales?
In Wales, 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 (as applied in Wales), so we set out the route in writing first. 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?
- 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.
Orangery lantern repairs in Cardigan: questions
Do you need to visit to price orangery lantern repairs?
Not always. Clear photos are often enough for a guide price. Where the cause isn't obvious, a visit to inspect and water-test is charged from £145 ex VAT, confirmed before we come.
Which places near Cardigan do you cover?
As well as Cardigan, we cover nearby Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven and the rest of Dyfed.
Can you match original timber details?
Yes — splice repairs and new sections can be made to match existing profiles.
Do you repair conservatory roofs?
Our focus is lanterns and orangery lanterns; we'll advise if your roof is a conservatory system needing a different specialist.
Other lantern repairs in Cardigan
- Glazing bar and capping repairs in Cardigan
- Flat roof junction and flashing repairs in Cardigan
- Misted glass unit replacement in Cardigan
- Cracked lantern glass replacement in Cardigan
- Cleaning and maintenance in Cardigan
- Urgent leak make-safe in Cardigan
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