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Roof lantern leak repairs in Ely

If you're in Ely and dealing with a leaking roof lantern, we can help. We trace where the water gets in and repair the seal, capping, ridge, eaves or kerb that has failed, and confirm the fixed price in writing before we start.

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A roof lantern leak is almost always a failed seal, a lifted capping, blocked eaves drainage or a problem where the kerb meets the flat roof — not a failed lantern. Send photos from Ely (CB7) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.

Rainwater running down an internal glazing bar of a roof lantern above a kitchen

Is it time for roof lantern leak repairs?

  • Brown staining or bubbling paint on the plasterboard lining around the lantern
  • Water running down the inside face of the glass
  • Damp patches on the ceiling a short distance from the lantern

Common causes we find

Failed silicone or glazing tape

UV and thermal movement break down the seal between capping, gasket and glass. Once a gap opens, water tracks along the bar and drops at the lowest point.

Blocked eaves drainage

Most lanterns collect water in a channel inside the eaves beam and let it out through weep slots. Leaves, moss and grit block the slots and the channel overflows indoors.

Roof lanterns in Ely

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.

Ely is around 15 miles from Cambridge, and both are within our Cambridgeshire coverage.

Close by, we also cover Newmarket (12 miles), March (13 miles), Cambridge (15 miles).

How much should it cost?

Guide price, per lantern£195–£595 ex VAT£234–£714 inc VAT

Typical range: £195–£595 ex VAT, which is £234–£714 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?

  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.

Roof lantern leak repairs in Ely: questions

How do I get a price for roof lantern leak repairs in Ely?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Ely 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 Ely?

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.

Can you fix the leak in the rain?

We can make the lantern safe in wet weather, but sealants and tapes need a dry, clean surface to bond, so permanent repairs are done in a dry window.

Do I need to be home?

If we need to water-test or check the inside of the lantern, yes. Exterior-only work can sometimes be done with access arranged in advance.

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