In Bangor, Down, as everywhere, 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. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.
Signs you need roof lantern resealing
- Several small leaks rather than one obvious one
- Sealant applied over sealant from previous patch repairs
- A lantern that is 8–15 years old and has never been maintained
Why it happens
Wrong product used
General-purpose or acetoxy silicone can fail early on some frames and coatings. Glazing joints need a low-modulus, compatible sealant.
Patch over patch
Fresh sealant run over old, dirty sealant rarely bonds. It looks fixed for a season and then lets go.
Covering Bangor, Down 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.
Coastal wind drives rain hard against lanterns, so cappings and ridge seals on the seaward face take the most punishment.
Close by, we also cover Newtownards (5 miles), Holywood (6 miles), Carrickfergus (7 miles).
How much should it cost?
Typical range: £245–£495 ex VAT, which is £294–£594 with 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 Northern Ireland?
In Northern Ireland, 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 (Northern Ireland) 2012, so we set out the route in writing first. Listed buildings in Northern Ireland need listed building consent from the council for alterations; check with the council's planning service 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 resealing in Bangor, Down: questions
How do I get a price for roof lantern resealing in Bangor, Down?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Bangor, Down postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Which places near Bangor, Down do you cover?
As well as Bangor, Down, we cover nearby Newtownards, Holywood, Carrickfergus, Newtownabbey and the rest of County Down.
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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