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Roof lantern replacement in Berkshire

Dealing with a lantern that's past repair somewhere in Berkshire? We replace lanterns that are beyond economic repair, checking the kerb and re-making the junction. Our coverage includes Reading, Slough, Bracknell and the villages around them.

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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 Berkshire, with a guide price from your photos and a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

Two installers lowering a new aluminium roof lantern onto a prepared timber kerb

Signs you need roof lantern replacement

  • Distorted or sagging frame
  • Rotten timber throughout
  • Single-glazed or very poor thermal performance

What usually causes it?

Structural damage

Impact or movement distorts the frame.

Rot

Timber lanterns left unmaintained.

Roof lanterns in Berkshire

Lanterns in central England see a bit of everything — summer sun that ages seals and end caps, autumn leaf fall that blocks eaves, and frosty mornings that bring condensation. A yearly check covers all three.

What should you expect to pay for roof lantern replacement in Berkshire?

Guide price, supplied and fitted£1,995–£4,995 ex VAT£2,394–£5,994 inc VAT

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 England?

In England, like-for-like repairs to a roof lantern don't usually involve building control. A full replacement or a bigger opening is controlled under the Building Regulations 2010, so we set out the route in writing first. 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.

Roof lantern replacement in Berkshire: questions

How much does a replacement roof lantern cost?

Standard sizes typically £1,995–£4,995 ex VAT supplied and fitted; bespoke sizes and kerb rebuilds are priced on survey. You get the fixed price in writing first.

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.

Which towns in Berkshire do you cover?

All of Berkshire, including Reading, Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Wokingham, Newbury. Rural and remote addresses are covered by arrangement.

How do I get a price for roof lantern replacement in Berkshire?

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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