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 from Tewkesbury (GL20) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
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
Why it happens
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.
Patch over patch
Fresh sealant run over old, dirty sealant rarely bonds. It looks fixed for a season and then lets go.
Covering Tewkesbury and nearby
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 Tewkesbury as part of Gloucestershire, about 9 miles from Gloucester.
Neighbouring places we cover include Cheltenham (7 miles), Gloucester (9 miles), Great Malvern (11 miles).
Guide prices for roof lantern resealing in Tewkesbury
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 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 resealing in Tewkesbury: questions
Do you cover Tewkesbury?
Yes. We cover Tewkesbury, including the GL20 postcode area, as part of Gloucestershire. 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 resealing in Tewkesbury?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Tewkesbury postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
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.
How long does resealing take?
Most domestic lanterns take a few hours in dry weather.
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