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 Chepstow (NP16) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
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?
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.
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.
Covering Chepstow and nearby
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.
From Newport, Gwent to Chepstow is roughly 14 miles — all part of the Gwent area we cover.
We also cover nearby Monmouth (12 miles), Newport, Gwent (14 miles), Cwmbran (15 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Chepstow?
Most roof lantern leak repairs jobs come in between £195 and £595 ex VAT (£234–£714 including 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.
Roof lantern leak repairs in Chepstow: questions
Do you need to visit to price roof lantern leak 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 Chepstow do you cover?
As well as Chepstow, we cover nearby Monmouth, Newport, Gwent, Cwmbran, Pontypool and the rest of Gwent.
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.
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