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Roof lantern respraying in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Dealing with a faded or dated frame colour somewhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians? We prepare, mask and spray lantern frames on site in the RAL colour you choose. Our coverage includes Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh and the villages around them.

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Respraying refreshes a faded or dated lantern without replacing it. We carry out roof lantern respraying across Edinburgh and the Lothians, with a guide price from your photos and a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

Technician spraying a roof lantern frame anthracite grey with the glass masked

Signs you need roof lantern respraying

  • Chalky or faded powder coat
  • Yellowed white uPVC
  • Peeling paint on timber

What usually causes it?

UV fading

Sun breaks down coatings and colour over time.

Damage

Scratches and chips from maintenance or weather.

Roof lanterns in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Snow and ice sitting at the eaves can block a lantern's drainage and push water back under the glass as it melts. If your lantern leaks after a thaw rather than after rain, tell us — it points to the eaves and kerb.

Urban grime and traffic film dull glass and frames quickly; a clean and seal check makes a tired lantern look and perform much better.

What should you expect to pay for roof lantern respraying in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

Guide price, per lantern£495–£1,295 ex VAT£594–£1,554 inc VAT

Most roof lantern respraying jobs come in between £495 and £1,295 ex VAT (£594–£1,554 including 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?

Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Scotland. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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?

  1. Send photosWhatsApp or upload a few photos and tell us when it leaks.
  2. Guide priceWe reply with a guide price and whether a visit is needed.
  3. Fixed price in writingYou approve the price and the date before anything starts.
  4. Repair and testWe fix what's failed, water-test where it matters, and send photos.

Roof lantern respraying in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions

What does a lantern respray cost?

Usually £495–£1,295 ex VAT per lantern depending on size, condition and access, confirmed in writing before work starts.

Which colours can you do?

Most RAL colours, including popular anthracite grey (RAL 7016), black and white.

Which towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians do you cover?

All of Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate, Dalkeith, Haddington. Rural and remote addresses are covered by arrangement.

How do I get a price for roof lantern respraying in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

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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