We carry out roof lantern resealing in Penicuik and across the EH26 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.
What you might be seeing
- Cracked, split or shrunken sealant along the bars
- Several small leaks rather than one obvious one
- A lantern that is 8–15 years old and has never been maintained
What usually causes it?
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.
About Penicuik and the EH26 area
Snow and ice sitting at the eaves can block a lantern's drainage and push water back under the glass as it melts. If your lantern leaks after a thaw rather than after rain, tell us — it points to the eaves and kerb.
Urban grime and traffic film dull glass and frames quickly; a clean and seal check makes a tired lantern look and perform much better.
We cover Penicuik as part of Edinburgh and the Lothians, about 8 miles from Edinburgh.
Close by, we also cover Dalkeith (7 miles), Edinburgh (8 miles), Musselburgh (10 miles).
Guide prices for roof lantern resealing in Penicuik
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 Scotland?
Most lantern repairs in Scotland need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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?
- 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 Penicuik: questions
How do I get a price for roof lantern resealing in Penicuik?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Penicuik 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 Penicuik do you cover?
As well as Penicuik, we cover nearby Dalkeith, Edinburgh, Musselburgh, Peebles and the rest of Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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.
How long does resealing take?
Most domestic lanterns take a few hours in dry weather.
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