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Cleaning and maintenance in Blackheath

If you're in Blackheath and dealing with a lantern that has never been checked, we can help. We clear, clean and check lanterns so small problems are caught before they leak, and confirm the fixed price in writing before we start.

We carry out cleaning and maintenance in Blackheath and across the SE3 area. Most roof lantern leaks start as small, preventable problems: blocked eaves, a lifted capping, a tired seal.

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

What you might be seeing

  • Dirty glass or green algae on the frame
  • You've never had it checked
  • The lantern is under trees

What usually causes it?

Debris

Leaves and moss block drainage.

Algae and dirt

Hold moisture against seals and spoil the view.

Roof lanterns in Blackheath

Drier, sunnier parts of the UK are kinder to seals than the wet west, but strong sun ages sealant, gaskets and plastic end caps, and south- or west-facing lanterns can make rooms very warm. Solar control glass and an opening vent help.

London's extensions are often tight to neighbouring walls and roofs. Where a repair needs access over a neighbour's property, we'll tell you in advance so you can arrange it.

From Westminster to Blackheath is roughly 7 miles — all part of the Greater London area we cover.

We also cover nearby Greenwich (1 mile), Catford (2 miles), Eltham (2 miles).

Guide prices for cleaning and maintenance in Blackheath

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

Guide price for cleaning and maintenance: £95–£245 ex VAT (£114–£294 inc 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 Blackheath: questions

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Blackheath?

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.

Which places near Blackheath do you cover?

As well as Blackheath, we cover nearby Greenwich, Catford, Eltham, Canary Wharf and the rest of Greater London.

What does a maintenance visit cost?

Usually £95–£245 ex VAT per visit depending on size and access, confirmed in writing before the visit.

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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