Roof lantern leak repairs in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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. We carry out roof lantern leak repairs across Edinburgh and the Lothians, with a guide price from your photos and a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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

Signs you need 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
A leak that only appears in wind-driven rain from one direction

What usually causes it?

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.

Lifted or misaligned cappings

Top cappings clip or screw over each glazing bar. If one has lifted, been knocked or was never seated, rain gets straight under it.

Roof lanterns in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Colder winters mean more frosty mornings, and a roof lantern is often the coldest surface in a warm kitchen — so condensation is as common as genuine leaks. We check which you've got before quoting.

In built-up areas, access is often the hardest part of the job — through the house, over a neighbour's roof, or with parking restrictions. We plan access in advance and price any tower or scaffold into the quote.

What should you expect to pay for roof lantern leak repairs in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

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 Scotland?

In Scotland, 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 (Scotland) Regulations 2004, so we set out the route in writing first. Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the planning authority for alterations, with Historic Environment Scotland guidance; check 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.

Roof lantern leak repairs in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions

How much does a roof lantern leak repair cost?

Most leak repairs fall between £195 and £595 ex VAT for a standard lantern with ladder access. The fixed price is confirmed in writing before any work starts.

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.

Which towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians do you cover?

All of Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate, Dalkeith, Haddington. Rural and remote addresses are covered by arrangement.

How do I get a price for roof lantern leak repairs in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem with your postcode, by WhatsApp or the form. We reply with a guide price and confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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