Respraying refreshes a faded or dated lantern without replacing it. Send photos from Hythe (SO45) 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
- 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.
Roof lanterns in Hythe
Drier, sunnier parts of the UK are kinder to seals than the wet west, but strong sun ages sealant, gaskets and plastic end caps, and south- or west-facing lanterns can make rooms very warm. Solar control glass and an opening vent help.
From Southampton to Hythe is roughly 3 miles — all part of the Hampshire area we cover.
Neighbouring places we cover include Southampton (3 miles), Totton (6 miles), Eastleigh (8 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Hythe?
Typical range: £495–£1,295 ex VAT, which is £594–£1,554 with 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?
Most lantern repairs in England need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building Regulations 2010 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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 Hythe: questions
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 places near Hythe do you cover?
As well as Hythe, we cover nearby Southampton, Totton, Eastleigh, Cowes and the rest of Hampshire.
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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