We carry out roof lantern replacement in Ilkeston and across the DE7 area. We're repair-first, but some lanterns are past it: distorted frames, rot through the main bars, or most of the glass failed.

Signs you need roof lantern replacement
- Several misted or cracked units
- Rotten timber throughout
- Single-glazed or very poor thermal performance
Common causes we find
Age
Older lanterns can't be brought up to modern performance with repairs alone.
Rot
Timber lanterns left unmaintained.
Roof lanterns in Ilkeston
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.
From Derby to Ilkeston is roughly 8 miles — all part of the Derbyshire area we cover.
Neighbouring places we cover include Heanor (4 miles), Long Eaton (5 miles), Ripley (6 miles).
Guide prices for roof lantern replacement in Ilkeston
Most roof lantern replacement jobs come in between £1,995 and £4,995 ex VAT (£2,394–£5,994 including 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?
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.
Roof lantern replacement in Ilkeston: questions
How do I get a price for roof lantern replacement in Ilkeston?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Ilkeston postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Do you need to visit to price roof lantern replacement?
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.
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.
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.
Other lantern repairs in Ilkeston
- Upstand and kerb repairs in Ilkeston
- Condensation diagnosis and fixes in Ilkeston
- Timber roof lantern repairs in Ilkeston
- Aluminium roof lantern repairs in Ilkeston
- Roof lantern respraying in Ilkeston
- Leak investigation and inspection in Ilkeston
Roof lantern replacement near Ilkeston
More about roof lantern replacement · All roof lantern repairs in Ilkeston