We carry out roof lantern resealing in Hawick and across the TD9 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.
What you might be seeing
- Cracked, split or shrunken sealant along the bars
- 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?
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 Hawick and the TD9 area
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.
We cover Hawick as part of Scottish Borders, about 13 miles from Galashiels.
If you're just outside Hawick, we also cover Selkirk (9 miles), Jedburgh (10 miles), Galashiels (13 miles).
Guide prices for roof lantern resealing in Hawick
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 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 Hawick: questions
Do you cover Hawick?
Yes. We cover Hawick, including the TD9 postcode area, as part of Scottish Borders. 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.
How do I get a price for roof lantern resealing in Hawick?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Hawick postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
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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