We carry out roof lantern resealing in Lowestoft and across the NR32 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.
Is it time for roof lantern resealing?
- Cracked, split or shrunken sealant along the bars
- Black mould or dirt lines trapped in old silicone
- Several small leaks rather than one obvious one
Common causes we find
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 Lowestoft
Even in drier areas, one heavy downpour with blocked eaves is enough to overflow a lantern indoors. Clearing the eaves channel is the simplest prevention there is.
Near the coast, salt in the air is hard on aluminium finishes and fixings; washing the frame occasionally and touching in chips keeps corrosion away.
Lowestoft is around 38 miles from Ipswich, and both are within our Suffolk coverage.
Neighbouring places we cover include Great Yarmouth (9 miles), Norwich (22 miles), Stowmarket (37 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 Lowestoft: questions
How do I get a price for roof lantern resealing in Lowestoft?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft do you cover?
As well as Lowestoft, we cover nearby Great Yarmouth, Norwich, Stowmarket, Ipswich and the rest of Suffolk.
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.
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.
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