In Ross-on-Wye, as everywhere, 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 and we'll tell you what we think has failed.
Is it time for roof lantern resealing?
- Black mould or dirt lines trapped in old silicone
- Several small leaks rather than one obvious one
- 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.
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 Ross-on-Wye 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.
From Hereford to Ross-on-Wye is roughly 12 miles — all part of the Herefordshire area we cover.
If you're just outside Ross-on-Wye, we also cover Ledbury (10 miles), Hereford (12 miles), Gloucester (14 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Ross-on-Wye?
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?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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 Ross-on-Wye: questions
How do I get a price for roof lantern resealing in Ross-on-Wye?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Ross-on-Wye 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 Ross-on-Wye do you cover?
As well as Ross-on-Wye, we cover nearby Ledbury, Hereford, Gloucester, Great Malvern and the rest of Herefordshire.
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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