We're repair-first, but some lanterns are past it: distorted frames, rot through the main bars, or most of the glass failed. Send photos from Surbiton (KT5) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.

Signs you need roof lantern replacement
- Several misted or cracked units
- Distorted or sagging frame
- Rotten timber throughout
What usually causes it?
Structural damage
Impact or movement distorts the frame.
Rot
Timber lanterns left unmaintained.
Roof lanterns in Surbiton
Sun and UV do more damage than rain on many lanterns here: brittle ridge caps, chalky finishes and hardened gaskets. They're cheap to replace before they let water in.
London's extensions are often tight to neighbouring walls and roofs. Where a repair needs access over a neighbour's property, we'll tell you in advance so you can arrange it.
From Westminster to Surbiton is roughly 10 miles — all part of the Greater London area we cover.
Close by, we also cover New Malden (2 miles), Esher (3 miles), Hampton (3 miles).
Guide prices for roof lantern replacement in Surbiton
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?
- 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 Surbiton: questions
Do you cover Surbiton?
Yes. We cover Surbiton, including the KT5 postcode area, as part of Greater London. 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 Surbiton do you cover?
As well as Surbiton, we cover nearby New Malden, Esher, Hampton, Ewell and the rest of Greater London.
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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