In Ashford, Surrey, as everywhere, 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 and we'll tell you what we think has failed.
Signs you need roof lantern replacement
- Rotten timber throughout
- Repeated leaks after previous repairs
- Single-glazed or very poor thermal performance
Why it happens
Age
Older lanterns can't be brought up to modern performance with repairs alone.
Rot
Timber lanterns left unmaintained.
About Ashford, Surrey and the TW15 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.
We cover Ashford, Surrey as part of Surrey, about 14 miles from Guildford.
If you're just outside Ashford, Surrey, we also cover Staines (2 miles), Feltham (2 miles), Sunbury-on-Thames (3 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Ashford, Surrey?
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 Ashford, Surrey: questions
Do you cover Ashford, Surrey?
Yes. We cover Ashford, Surrey, including the TW15 postcode area, as part of Surrey. 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 Ashford, Surrey do you cover?
As well as Ashford, Surrey, we cover nearby Staines, Feltham, Sunbury-on-Thames, Hanworth and the rest of Surrey.
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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