We carry out roof lantern replacement in Dunfermline and across the KY12 area. We're repair-first, but some lanterns are past it: distorted frames, rot through the main bars, or most of the glass failed.
What you might be seeing
- Rotten timber throughout
- Repeated leaks after previous repairs
- Single-glazed or very poor thermal performance
Common causes we find
Structural damage
Impact or movement distorts the frame.
Rot
Timber lanterns left unmaintained.
About Dunfermline and the KY12 area
Freeze-thaw cycles open up tired sealant and gaskets faster than mild weather does. A spring check after a hard winter catches most problems before they leak.
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.
We also cover nearby Bo'ness (7 miles), Linlithgow (9 miles), Kinross (9 miles).
How much should it cost?
Guide price for roof lantern replacement: £1,995–£4,995 ex VAT (£2,394–£5,994 inc 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 Dunfermline: questions
Do you cover Dunfermline?
Yes. We cover Dunfermline, including the KY12 postcode area, as part of Fife. 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.
Which places near Dunfermline do you cover?
As well as Dunfermline, we cover nearby Bo'ness, Linlithgow, Kinross, Grangemouth and the rest of Fife.
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.
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