We're repair-first, but some lanterns are past it: distorted frames, rot through the main bars, or most of the glass failed. We carry out roof lantern replacement across Argyll and Bute, with a guide price from your photos and a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Signs you need roof lantern replacement
- Distorted or sagging frame
- Repeated leaks after previous repairs
- Single-glazed or very poor thermal performance
What usually causes it?
Age
Older lanterns can't be brought up to modern performance with repairs alone.
Structural damage
Impact or movement distorts the frame.
Roof lanterns in Argyll and Bute
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.
Near the coast, salt in the air is hard on aluminium finishes and fixings; washing the frame occasionally and touching in chips keeps corrosion away.
What should you expect to pay for roof lantern replacement in Argyll and Bute?
Typical range: £1,995–£4,995 ex VAT, which is £2,394–£5,994 with VAT, supplied and fitted. 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?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Scotland. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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.
Roof lantern replacement in Argyll and Bute: questions
Can the new lantern use the existing opening?
Usually, if the kerb is sound and the size suits a standard or made-to-measure lantern.
Will you tell me if repair is enough?
Yes. We'd rather do a repair that works than sell a lantern you don't need.
Which towns in Argyll and Bute do you cover?
All of Argyll and Bute, including Oban, Campbeltown, Dunoon, Helensburgh, Lochgilphead, Rothesay. Rural and remote addresses are covered by arrangement.
How do I get a price for roof lantern replacement in Argyll and Bute?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem with your postcode, by WhatsApp or the form. We reply with a guide price and confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.
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