We carry out roof lantern resealing in Great Malvern and across the WR14 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
- 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?
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.
Roof lanterns in Great Malvern
Leaf fall from garden trees is the most common cause of eaves overflow on suburban extensions. If your lantern sits near trees, clearing the eaves channel each autumn prevents a lot of drips.
From Worcester to Great Malvern is roughly 7 miles — all part of the Worcestershire area we cover.
If you're just outside Great Malvern, we also cover Ledbury (7 miles), Worcester (7 miles), Tewkesbury (11 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?
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 Great Malvern: questions
Do you cover Great Malvern?
Yes. We cover Great Malvern, including the WR14 postcode area, as part of Worcestershire. 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.
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.
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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