We carry out ridge and hip repairs in Caterham and across the CR3 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.
Is it time for ridge and hip repairs?
- Drips near the centre or top of the lantern
- A cracked or faded ridge end cap
- Sealant around the ridge cap split or missing
Common causes we find
UV-damaged end caps
Plastic ridge end caps become brittle and crack, especially on south-facing lanterns.
Poor original sealing
Ridge details are fiddly. If the original sealing was rushed, it's often the first place to leak.
About Caterham and the CR3 area
Even in drier areas, one heavy downpour with blocked eaves is enough to overflow a lantern indoors. Clearing the eaves channel is the simplest prevention there is.
Caterham is around 22 miles from Guildford, and both are within our Surrey coverage.
Neighbouring places we cover include Coulsdon (4 miles), Purley (4 miles), Redhill (5 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Caterham?
Typical range: £195–£445 ex VAT, which is £234–£534 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 England?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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 Caterham: questions
How do I get a price for ridge and hip repairs in Caterham?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Caterham postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Caterham?
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.
What does a ridge repair cost?
Usually £195–£445 ex VAT for a standard lantern, confirmed in writing before work starts.
Can you replace just the ridge cap?
Yes, if a compatible cap is available and the seals underneath are sound.
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