Roof lantern resealing in West Sussex

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. We carry out roof lantern resealing across West Sussex, with a guide price from your photos and a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

Sealant being applied along an anthracite aluminium roof lantern glazing bar

Signs you need roof lantern resealing

Black mould or dirt lines trapped in old silicone
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 West Sussex

Sun and UV do more damage than rain on many lanterns here: brittle ridge caps, chalky finishes and hardened gaskets. They're cheap to replace before they let water in.

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.

What should you expect to pay for roof lantern resealing in West Sussex?

Guide price, per lantern£245–£495 ex VAT£294–£594 inc VAT

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?

Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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 West Sussex: questions

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.

Which towns in West Sussex do you cover?

All of West Sussex, including Chichester, Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Horsham. Rural and remote addresses are covered by arrangement.

How do I get a price for roof lantern resealing in West Sussex?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem with your postcode, by WhatsApp or the form. We reply with a guide price and confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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