We carry out roof lantern resealing in Yate and across the BS37 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.
Is it time for roof lantern resealing?
- Cracked, split or shrunken sealant along the bars
- Black mould or dirt lines trapped in old silicone
- Several small leaks rather than one obvious one
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.
About Yate and the BS37 area
Damp, mild winters keep moss and algae growing on flat roofs and lantern frames, which holds water against seals and blocks weep slots. Regular clearing makes a real difference in wetter areas.
We cover Yate as part of Gloucestershire, about 24 miles from Gloucester.
Close by, we also cover Bristol (10 miles), Bath (12 miles), Chippenham (14 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Yate?
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 Yate: questions
How do I get a price for roof lantern resealing in Yate?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Yate 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 Yate do you cover?
As well as Yate, we cover nearby Bristol, Bath, Chippenham, Portishead and the rest of Gloucestershire.
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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