In Crieff, 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.
What you might be seeing
- 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?
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 Crieff
Freeze-thaw cycles open up tired sealant and gaskets faster than mild weather does. A spring check after a hard winter catches most problems before they leak.
From Perth to Crieff is roughly 16 miles — all part of the Perth and Kinross area we cover.
We also cover nearby Auchterarder (7 miles), Dunblane (14 miles), Perth (16 miles).
Guide prices for roof lantern resealing in Crieff
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?
In Scotland, like-for-like repairs to a roof lantern don't usually involve building control. A full replacement or a bigger opening is controlled under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, so we set out the route in writing first. 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 Crieff: questions
Do you need to visit to price roof lantern resealing?
Not always. Clear photos are often enough for a guide price. Where the cause isn't obvious, a visit to inspect and water-test is charged from £145 ex VAT, confirmed before we come.
Which places near Crieff do you cover?
As well as Crieff, we cover nearby Auchterarder, Dunblane, Perth, Alloa and the rest of Perth and Kinross.
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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