Respraying refreshes a faded or dated lantern without replacing it. Send photos from Battersea (SW11) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Signs you need roof lantern respraying
- Chalky or faded powder coat
- Yellowed white uPVC
- Peeling paint on timber
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 Battersea and nearby
Even in drier areas, one heavy downpour with blocked eaves is enough to overflow a lantern indoors. Clearing the eaves channel is the simplest prevention there is.
Across London, many lanterns sit on rear extensions with access only through the house, so we protect floors and plan the work to keep time indoors to a minimum. Parking and any permits are factored into the quote.
Battersea is around 2 miles from Westminster, and both are within our Greater London coverage.
If you're just outside Battersea, we also cover Chelsea (1 mile), Pimlico (1 mile), Westminster (2 miles).
How much should it cost?
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 England?
In England, 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 2010, so we set out the route in writing first. 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 respraying in Battersea: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Battersea?
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 Battersea do you cover?
As well as Battersea, we cover nearby Chelsea, Pimlico, Westminster, Fulham and the rest of Greater London.
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.
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