Respraying refreshes a faded or dated lantern without replacing it. Send photos from Newtownabbey (BT36) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Signs you need roof lantern respraying
- Yellowed white uPVC
- Peeling paint on timber
- You want to change colour to match new windows or doors
Common causes we find
UV fading
Sun breaks down coatings and colour over time.
Style change
New windows or doors in a different colour.
Covering Newtownabbey and nearby
Damp, mild winters keep moss and algae growing on flat roofs and lantern frames, which holds water against seals and blocks weep slots. Regular clearing makes a real difference in wetter areas.
Coastal wind drives rain hard against lanterns, so cappings and ridge seals on the seaward face take the most punishment.
Newtownabbey is around 4 miles from Belfast, and both are within our County Antrim coverage.
Close by, we also cover Holywood (4 miles), Belfast (4 miles), Carrickfergus (6 miles).
How much should it cost?
Guide price for roof lantern respraying: £495–£1,295 ex VAT (£594–£1,554 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 Northern Ireland?
In Northern Ireland, 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 Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, so we set out the route in writing first. Listed buildings in Northern Ireland need listed building consent from the council for alterations; check with the council's planning service 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 respraying in Newtownabbey: questions
Do you cover Newtownabbey?
Yes. We cover Newtownabbey, including the BT36 postcode area, as part of County Antrim. 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 respraying?
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.
Which colours can you do?
Most RAL colours, including popular anthracite grey (RAL 7016), black and white.
Do you need dry weather?
Yes — spraying needs dry conditions within temperature limits, so we book around the forecast.
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