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 Hereford (HR1) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
What you might be seeing
- 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
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.
Covering Hereford and nearby
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.
Close by, we also cover Ross-on-Wye (12 miles), Leominster (12 miles), Ledbury (12 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 Hereford: questions
Do you cover Hereford?
Yes. We cover Hereford, including the HR1 postcode area, as part of Herefordshire. 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.
Which places near Hereford do you cover?
As well as Hereford, we cover nearby Ross-on-Wye, Leominster, Ledbury, Great Malvern and the rest of Herefordshire.
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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