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 Hinckley (LE10) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Is it time for roof lantern resealing?
- Black mould or dirt lines trapped in old silicone
- Several small leaks rather than one obvious one
- Sealant applied over sealant from previous patch repairs
What usually causes it?
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.
About Hinckley and the LE10 area
Most inland lantern leaks aren't storm damage; they're usually tired sealant, a lifted capping or blocked eaves drainage. All three are quick to find and fix once you know where to look.
Hinckley is around 12 miles from Leicester, and both are within our Leicestershire coverage.
We also cover nearby Nuneaton (4 miles), Bedworth (6 miles), Coventry (11 miles).
Guide prices for roof lantern resealing in Hinckley
Typical range: £245–£495 ex VAT, which is £294–£594 with 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?
Most lantern repairs in England need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building Regulations 2010 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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 Hinckley: questions
How do I get a price for roof lantern resealing in Hinckley?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Hinckley 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 Hinckley do you cover?
As well as Hinckley, we cover nearby Nuneaton, Bedworth, Coventry, Wigston and the rest of Leicestershire.
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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