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 Ystradgynlais (SA9) 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
- Sealant applied over sealant from previous patch repairs
- A lantern that is 8–15 years old and has never been maintained
Why it happens
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.
Covering Ystradgynlais and nearby
Western and upland parts of the UK get more rain and more wind-driven rain than the east, and that's what finds weak cappings and blocked eaves first. Lanterns here benefit from a check of the bars on the most exposed face and a clear eaves channel before winter.
Neighbouring places we cover include Neath (7 miles), Ammanford (10 miles), Maesteg (12 miles).
How much should it cost?
Guide price for roof lantern resealing: £245–£495 ex VAT (£294–£594 inc 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 Wales?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Wales. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010 (as applied in Wales); we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings in Wales need listed building consent from the local planning authority for alterations, with Cadw guidance on historic buildings; check with the council 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 Ystradgynlais: questions
Do you cover Ystradgynlais?
Yes. We cover Ystradgynlais, including the SA9 postcode area, as part of Powys. Send photos by WhatsApp or the form for a free guide price, and we'll confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Which places near Ystradgynlais do you cover?
As well as Ystradgynlais, we cover nearby Neath, Ammanford, Maesteg, Port Talbot and the rest of Powys.
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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