Most roof lantern leaks start as small, preventable problems: blocked eaves, a lifted capping, a tired seal. Send photos from Hawick (TD9) 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
- Leaves or moss at the eaves
- You've never had it checked
Why it happens
Debris
Leaves and moss block drainage.
Algae and dirt
Hold moisture against seals and spoil the view.
About Hawick and the TD9 area
Snow and ice sitting at the eaves can block a lantern's drainage and push water back under the glass as it melts. If your lantern leaks after a thaw rather than after rain, tell us — it points to the eaves and kerb.
Hawick is around 13 miles from Galashiels, and both are within our Scottish Borders coverage.
Close by, we also cover Selkirk (9 miles), Jedburgh (10 miles), Galashiels (13 miles).
Guide prices for cleaning and maintenance in Hawick
Most cleaning and maintenance jobs come in between £95 and £245 ex VAT (£114–£294 including 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 Scotland?
Most lantern repairs in Scotland need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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.
Cleaning and maintenance in Hawick: questions
Do you cover Hawick?
Yes. We cover Hawick, including the TD9 postcode area, as part of Scottish Borders. Send photos by WhatsApp or the form for a free guide price, and we'll confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.
How do I get a price for cleaning and maintenance in Hawick?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Hawick postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
What does a maintenance visit cost?
Usually £95–£245 ex VAT per visit depending on size and access, confirmed in writing before the visit.
Do you clean the inside of the glass?
We can, where safe access from inside is possible; let us know when booking.
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