Most roof lantern leaks start as small, preventable problems: blocked eaves, a lifted capping, a tired seal. Send photos from Eastleigh (SO50) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Signs you need cleaning and maintenance
- Dirty glass or green algae on the frame
- You've never had it checked
- The lantern is under trees
Common causes we find
Debris
Leaves and moss block drainage.
Unnoticed wear
Nobody looks at the roof until it leaks.
About Eastleigh and the SO50 area
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.
Eastleigh is around 5 miles from Southampton, and both are within our Hampshire coverage.
We also cover nearby Southampton (5 miles), Winchester (7 miles), Totton (7 miles).
How much should it cost?
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?
Most lantern repairs in England need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building Regulations 2010 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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?
- 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.
Cleaning and maintenance in Eastleigh: questions
Do you need to visit to price cleaning and maintenance?
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 Eastleigh do you cover?
As well as Eastleigh, we cover nearby Southampton, Winchester, Totton, Hythe and the rest of Hampshire.
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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