Roof lantern resealing in Highlands and Islands

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. We carry out roof lantern resealing across Highlands and Islands, with a guide price from your photos and a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

Sealant being applied along an anthracite aluminium roof lantern glazing bar

Signs you need roof lantern resealing

Cracked, split or shrunken sealant along the bars
Several small leaks rather than one obvious one
Sealant applied over sealant from previous patch repairs

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.

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 Highlands and Islands

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.

Near the coast, salt in the air is hard on aluminium finishes and fixings; washing the frame occasionally and touching in chips keeps corrosion away.

What should you expect to pay for roof lantern resealing in Highlands and Islands?

Guide price, per lantern£245–£495 ex VAT£294–£594 inc VAT

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 Scotland?

Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Scotland. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the planning authority for alterations, with Historic Environment Scotland guidance; check before changing a lantern on a listed property.

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 Highlands and Islands: questions

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.

Which towns in Highlands and Islands do you cover?

All of Highlands and Islands, including Inverness, Dingwall, Fort William, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Nairn. Rural and remote addresses are covered by arrangement.

How do I get a price for roof lantern resealing in Highlands and Islands?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem with your postcode, by WhatsApp or the form. We reply with a guide price and confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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