We carry out roof lantern resealing in Melton Mowbray and across the LE13 area. 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.
Signs you need 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
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.
Roof lanterns in Melton Mowbray
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.
Melton Mowbray is around 14 miles from Leicester, and both are within our Leicestershire coverage.
We also cover nearby Oakham (9 miles), Loughborough (13 miles), Leicester (14 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 Melton Mowbray: questions
How do I get a price for roof lantern resealing in Melton Mowbray?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray do you cover?
As well as Melton Mowbray, we cover nearby Oakham, Loughborough, Leicester, Oadby 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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