Respraying refreshes a faded or dated lantern without replacing it. Send photos from Banbury (OX16) 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
Why it happens
UV fading
Sun breaks down coatings and colour over time.
Damage
Scratches and chips from maintenance or weather.
Roof lanterns in Banbury
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.
From Oxford to Banbury is roughly 22 miles — all part of the Oxfordshire area we cover.
Neighbouring places we cover include Bicester (14 miles), Daventry (15 miles), Leamington Spa (17 miles).
Guide prices for roof lantern respraying in Banbury
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 Banbury: questions
Do you cover Banbury?
Yes. We cover Banbury, including the OX16 postcode area, as part of Oxfordshire. 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.
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Banbury?
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.
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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