In Edinburgh, as everywhere, respraying refreshes a faded or dated lantern without replacing it. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.
Signs you need roof lantern respraying
- Chalky or faded powder coat
- Peeling paint on timber
- You want to change colour to match new windows or doors
What usually causes it?
Damage
Scratches and chips from maintenance or weather.
Style change
New windows or doors in a different colour.
About Edinburgh and the EH1 area
Freeze-thaw cycles open up tired sealant and gaskets faster than mild weather does. A spring check after a hard winter catches most problems before they leak.
Urban grime and traffic film dull glass and frames quickly; a clean and seal check makes a tired lantern look and perform much better.
If you're just outside Edinburgh, we also cover Musselburgh (6 miles), Dalkeith (6 miles), Penicuik (8 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Edinburgh?
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 Scotland?
In Scotland, 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 (Scotland) Regulations 2004, so we set out the route in writing first. 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?
- 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 Edinburgh: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Edinburgh?
Yes. We repair lanterns whoever fitted them. If yours is still under the installer's warranty, contact them first so you don't affect it.
Which places near Edinburgh do you cover?
As well as Edinburgh, we cover nearby Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Penicuik, Kirkcaldy and the rest of Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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.
Other lantern repairs in Edinburgh
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- Leak investigation and inspection in Edinburgh
- Cleaning and maintenance in Edinburgh
- Commercial roof lantern repairs in Edinburgh
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