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Roof lantern replacement in Haddington

Dealing with a lantern that's past repair in Haddington (EH41)? We replace lanterns that are beyond economic repair, checking the kerb and re-making the junction, with a fixed price agreed in writing first.

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We carry out roof lantern replacement in Haddington and across the EH41 area. We're repair-first, but some lanterns are past it: distorted frames, rot through the main bars, or most of the glass failed.

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

Signs you need roof lantern replacement

  • Distorted or sagging frame
  • Repeated leaks after previous repairs
  • 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.

Structural damage

Impact or movement distorts the frame.

About Haddington and the EH41 area

Colder winters mean more frosty mornings, and a roof lantern is often the coldest surface in a warm kitchen — so condensation is as common as genuine leaks. We check which you've got before quoting.

In built-up areas, access is often the hardest part of the job — through the house, over a neighbour's roof, or with parking restrictions. We plan access in advance and price any tower or scaffold into the quote.

We cover Haddington as part of Edinburgh and the Lothians, about 16 miles from Edinburgh.

Neighbouring places we cover include North Berwick (7 miles), Musselburgh (10 miles), Dalkeith (12 miles).

How much should it cost?

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

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 Scotland?

In Scotland, 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 (Scotland) Regulations 2004, so we set out the route in writing first. 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?

  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 Haddington: questions

Do you cover Haddington?

Yes. We cover Haddington, including the EH41 postcode area, as part of Edinburgh and the Lothians. 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.

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Haddington?

Yes. We repair lanterns whoever fitted them. If yours is still under the installer's warranty, contact them first so you don't affect it.

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.

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