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Hampshire · SO23

Roof lantern replacement in Winchester

If you're in Winchester and dealing with a lantern that's past repair, we can help. We replace lanterns that are beyond economic repair, checking the kerb and re-making the junction, and confirm the fixed price in writing before we start.

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 Winchester (SO23) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.

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

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 Winchester and the SO23 area

Drier, sunnier parts of the UK are kinder to seals than the wet west, but strong sun ages sealant, gaskets and plastic end caps, and south- or west-facing lanterns can make rooms very warm. Solar control glass and an opening vent help.

Winchester is around 12 miles from Southampton, and both are within our Hampshire coverage.

Close by, we also cover Eastleigh (7 miles), Southampton (12 miles), Totton (13 miles).

What should you expect to pay in Winchester?

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 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 Winchester: questions

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

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Winchester 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.

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.

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