We carry out roof lantern respraying in Pwllheli and across the LL53 area. Respraying refreshes a faded or dated lantern without replacing it.

What you might be seeing
- Chalky or faded powder coat
- Peeling paint on timber
- You want to change colour to match new windows or doors
Why it happens
UV fading
Sun breaks down coatings and colour over time.
Damage
Scratches and chips from maintenance or weather.
Roof lanterns in Pwllheli
Western and upland parts of the UK get more rain and more wind-driven rain than the east, and that's what finds weak cappings and blocked eaves first. Lanterns here benefit from a check of the bars on the most exposed face and a clear eaves channel before winter.
Coastal wind drives rain hard against lanterns, so cappings and ridge seals on the seaward face take the most punishment.
We cover Pwllheli as part of Gwynedd, about 26 miles from Bangor, Gwynedd.
If you're just outside Pwllheli, we also cover Porthmadog (12 miles), Caernarfon (18 miles), Dolgellau (24 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Pwllheli?
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 Wales?
In Wales, 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 (as applied in Wales), so we set out the route in writing first. 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 Pwllheli: questions
Do you cover Pwllheli?
Yes. We cover Pwllheli, including the LL53 postcode area, as part of Gwynedd. 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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