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Roof lantern resealing in Deeside

Dealing with tired, cracked sealant in Deeside (CH5)? We cut out failed sealant, clean every joint back and reseal the cappings, ridge and eaves, with a fixed price agreed in writing first.

We carry out roof lantern resealing in Deeside and across the CH5 area. Resealing is the planned, whole-lantern version of a leak repair: we cut out the old, failed sealant, clean every joint back to a sound surface and reseal the cappings, ridge and eaves with materials that suit the frame.

Sealant being applied along an anthracite aluminium roof lantern glazing bar

Signs you need roof lantern resealing

  • Cracked, split or shrunken sealant along the bars
  • Sealant applied over sealant from previous patch repairs
  • A lantern that is 8–15 years old and has never been maintained

What usually causes it?

Sealant past its life

Exposed sealant on a roof takes UV, frost and constant expansion and contraction. It hardens, loses grip and pulls away from the glass.

Wrong product used

General-purpose or acetoxy silicone can fail early on some frames and coatings. Glazing joints need a low-modulus, compatible sealant.

Roof lanterns in Deeside

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.

We cover Deeside as part of Clwyd, about 11 miles from Wrexham.

Close by, we also cover Buckley (3 miles), Mold (5 miles), Flint (5 miles).

What should you expect to pay in Deeside?

Guide price, per lantern£245–£495 ex VAT£294–£594 inc VAT

Guide price for roof lantern resealing: £245–£495 ex VAT (£294–£594 inc VAT), per lantern. 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?

In Wales, 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 (as applied in Wales), so we set out the route in writing first. 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?

  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 resealing in Deeside: questions

Do you need to visit to price roof lantern resealing?

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.

Which places near Deeside do you cover?

As well as Deeside, we cover nearby Buckley, Mold, Flint, Wrexham and the rest of Clwyd.

How much does it cost to reseal a roof lantern?

A standard-size lantern on a single-storey extension is usually £245–£495 ex VAT. Larger lanterns, difficult access or gasket replacement add to that, and you get the fixed price in writing first.

Can you match the colour of my frame?

We use sealants in common frame colours such as anthracite grey, black and white, and match as closely as the range allows.

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