Respraying refreshes a faded or dated lantern without replacing it. Send photos from Oadby (LE2) 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
- You want to change colour to match new windows or doors
Why it happens
Damage
Scratches and chips from maintenance or weather.
Style change
New windows or doors in a different colour.
About Oadby and the LE2 area
Leaf fall from garden trees is the most common cause of eaves overflow on suburban extensions. If your lantern sits near trees, clearing the eaves channel each autumn prevents a lot of drips.
We cover Oadby as part of Leicestershire, about 3 miles from Leicester.
Close by, we also cover Wigston (2 miles), Leicester (3 miles), Market Harborough (11 miles).
How much should it cost?
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 England?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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 Oadby: questions
Do you cover Oadby?
Yes. We cover Oadby, including the LE2 postcode area, as part of Leicestershire. 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.
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.
Do you need dry weather?
Yes — spraying needs dry conditions within temperature limits, so we book around the forecast.
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