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Roof lantern replacement in Stornoway

For roof lantern replacement in Stornoway, the job is simple to describe: we replace lanterns that are beyond economic repair, checking the kerb and re-making the junction. Photos first, a guide price back, then a written fixed price.

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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 Stornoway (HS1) 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

Is it time for roof lantern replacement?

  • Several misted or cracked units
  • Rotten timber throughout
  • Repeated leaks after previous repairs

Common causes we find

Age

Older lanterns can't be brought up to modern performance with repairs alone.

Rot

Timber lanterns left unmaintained.

Covering Stornoway and nearby

Western and upland parts of the UK get more rain and more wind-driven rain than the east, and that's what finds weak cappings and blocked eaves first. Lanterns here benefit from a check of the bars on the most exposed face and a clear eaves channel before winter.

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 cover Stornoway by arrangement: island work is planned around ferry access, and any travel or access costs are set out in your written quote before you commit.

How much should it cost?

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

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?

  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 Stornoway: questions

Do you cover Stornoway?

Yes, by arrangement. We cover Stornoway, including the HS1 postcode area, as part of Highlands and Islands. 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.

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

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Stornoway postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.

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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