Respraying refreshes a faded or dated lantern without replacing it. Send photos from Porthmadog (LL49) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
What you might be seeing
- Chalky or faded powder coat
- Yellowed white uPVC
- Peeling paint on timber
Why it happens
Damage
Scratches and chips from maintenance or weather.
Style change
New windows or doors in a different colour.
Roof lanterns in Porthmadog
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.
From Bangor, Gwynedd to Porthmadog is roughly 21 miles — all part of the Gwynedd area we cover.
We also cover nearby Pwllheli (12 miles), Caernarfon (16 miles), Dolgellau (16 miles).
Guide prices for roof lantern respraying in Porthmadog
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 Wales?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Wales. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010 (as applied in Wales); we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings in Wales need listed building consent from the local planning authority for alterations, with Cadw guidance on historic buildings; check with the council 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 Porthmadog: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Porthmadog?
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 Porthmadog do you cover?
As well as Porthmadog, we cover nearby Pwllheli, Caernarfon, Dolgellau, Bangor, Gwynedd and the rest of Gwynedd.
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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