We carry out roof lantern resealing in Hythe and across the SO45 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
- Sealant applied over sealant from previous patch repairs
Common causes we find
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.
Roof lanterns in Hythe
Sun and UV do more damage than rain on many lanterns here: brittle ridge caps, chalky finishes and hardened gaskets. They're cheap to replace before they let water in.
Hythe is around 3 miles from Southampton, and both are within our Hampshire coverage.
We also cover nearby Southampton (3 miles), Totton (6 miles), Eastleigh (8 miles).
How much should it cost?
Most roof lantern resealing jobs come in between £245 and £495 ex VAT (£294–£594 including 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 Hythe: questions
Do you cover Hythe?
Yes. We cover Hythe, including the SO45 postcode area, as part of Hampshire. 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 Hythe?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Hythe postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
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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