We carry out roof lantern replacement in Machynlleth and across the SY20 area. We're repair-first, but some lanterns are past it: distorted frames, rot through the main bars, or most of the glass failed.
Is it time for roof lantern replacement?
- Several misted or cracked units
- Rotten timber throughout
- Repeated leaks after previous repairs
Why it happens
Age
Older lanterns can't be brought up to modern performance with repairs alone.
Rot
Timber lanterns left unmaintained.
About Machynlleth and the SY20 area
Wind-driven rain is the real test of a roof lantern, and the wetter west sees plenty of it. Leaks that appear only in a storm from one direction usually point to the cappings or eaves on that face — a useful clue when you send us photos.
From Newtown to Machynlleth is roughly 24 miles — all part of the Powys area we cover.
If you're just outside Machynlleth, we also cover Dolgellau (11 miles), Aberystwyth (16 miles), Newtown (24 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Machynlleth?
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 Wales?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Wales. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010 (as applied in Wales); we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings in Wales need listed building consent from the local planning authority for alterations, with Cadw guidance on historic buildings; check with the council 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 Machynlleth: questions
Do you cover Machynlleth?
Yes. We cover Machynlleth, including the SY20 postcode area, as part of Powys. 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 Machynlleth?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Machynlleth postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
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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