Ridge and hip repairs in Ashton-under-Lyne

We carry out ridge and hip repairs in Ashton-under-Lyne and across the OL7 area. The ridge is where the hip bars and glazing bars meet at the top of a lantern, usually under a moulded or pressed end cap.

Ridge end cap and hip bars at the top of an anthracite aluminium roof lantern

Is it time for ridge and hip repairs?

A cracked or faded ridge end cap
Sealant around the ridge cap split or missing
Staining along the hip bars inside

Common causes we find

UV-damaged end caps

Plastic ridge end caps become brittle and crack, especially on south-facing lanterns.

Movement at the junction

Several bars meet at one point and each moves slightly with temperature; the seals at the ridge take the strain.

Roof lanterns in Ashton-under-Lyne

Wind-driven rain is the real test of a roof lantern, and the wetter west sees plenty of it. Leaks that appear only in a storm from one direction usually point to the cappings or eaves on that face — a useful clue when you send us photos.

Urban grime and traffic film dull glass and frames quickly; a clean and seal check makes a tired lantern look and perform much better.

From Manchester to Ashton-under-Lyne is roughly 6 miles — all part of the Greater Manchester area we cover.

Neighbouring places we cover include Dukinfield (1 mile), Stalybridge (2 miles), Droylsden (2 miles).

Guide prices for ridge and hip repairs in Ashton-under-Lyne

Guide price, per lantern£195–£445 ex VAT£234–£534 inc VAT

Guide price for ridge and hip repairs: £195–£445 ex VAT (£234–£534 inc 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 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.

Ridge and hip repairs in Ashton-under-Lyne: questions

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Ashton-under-Lyne?

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.

Which places near Ashton-under-Lyne do you cover?

As well as Ashton-under-Lyne, we cover nearby Dukinfield, Stalybridge, Droylsden, Denton and the rest of Greater Manchester.

My ridge cap is a different colour from the frame — does that matter?

Faded or chalky caps are a sign of UV damage. Colour alone isn't a leak, but brittle caps crack, so we check them.

Can you replace just the ridge cap?

Yes, if a compatible cap is available and the seals underneath are sound.

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