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Cleaning and maintenance in Thatcham

We cover Thatcham and the wider Berkshire area for cleaning and maintenance. In short, we clear, clean and check lanterns so small problems are caught before they leak — and you know the price before any work begins.

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In Thatcham, as everywhere, most roof lantern leaks start as small, preventable problems: blocked eaves, a lifted capping, a tired seal. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.

Roof lantern glass being cleaned with a water-fed pole and brush on a flat roof

Signs you need cleaning and maintenance

  • Leaves or moss at the eaves
  • You've never had it checked
  • The lantern is under trees

What usually causes it?

Algae and dirt

Hold moisture against seals and spoil the view.

Unnoticed wear

Nobody looks at the roof until it leaks.

Roof lanterns in Thatcham

Leaf fall from garden trees is the most common cause of eaves overflow on suburban extensions. If your lantern sits near trees, clearing the eaves channel each autumn prevents a lot of drips.

From Reading to Thatcham is roughly 13 miles — all part of the Berkshire area we cover.

Close by, we also cover Newbury (3 miles), Basingstoke (12 miles), Reading (13 miles).

What should you expect to pay in Thatcham?

Guide price, per visit£95–£245 ex VAT£114–£294 inc VAT

Typical range: £95–£245 ex VAT, which is £114–£294 with VAT, per visit. 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.

Cleaning and maintenance in Thatcham: questions

How do I get a price for cleaning and maintenance in Thatcham?

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

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.

Do you clean the inside of the glass?

We can, where safe access from inside is possible; let us know when booking.

Can you set up regular visits?

Yes — tell us how often you'd like us to come and we'll confirm the price per visit in writing.

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