In Loughborough, 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
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 Loughborough and nearby
Leaf fall from garden trees is the most common cause of eaves overflow on suburban extensions. If your lantern sits near trees, clearing the eaves channel each autumn prevents a lot of drips.
We cover Loughborough as part of Leicestershire, about 9 miles from Leicester.
Close by, we also cover Coalville (8 miles), Leicester (9 miles), Long Eaton (10 miles).
How much should it cost?
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 Loughborough: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Loughborough?
Yes. We repair lanterns whoever fitted them. If yours is still under the installer's warranty, contact them first so you don't affect it.
Which places near Loughborough do you cover?
As well as Loughborough, we cover nearby Coalville, Leicester, Long Eaton, West Bridgford and the rest of Leicestershire.
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.
How long does resealing take?
Most domestic lanterns take a few hours in dry weather.
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