Respraying refreshes a faded or dated lantern without replacing it. Send photos from Peebles (EH45) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Is it time for 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.
About Peebles and the EH45 area
Snow and ice sitting at the eaves can block a lantern's drainage and push water back under the glass as it melts. If your lantern leaks after a thaw rather than after rain, tell us — it points to the eaves and kerb.
From Galashiels to Peebles is roughly 15 miles — all part of the Scottish Borders area we cover.
If you're just outside Peebles, we also cover Penicuik (12 miles), Galashiels (15 miles), Selkirk (15 miles).
How much should it cost?
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 Scotland?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Scotland. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the planning authority for alterations, with Historic Environment Scotland guidance; check 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 Peebles: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Peebles?
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 Peebles do you cover?
As well as Peebles, we cover nearby Penicuik, Galashiels, Selkirk, Dalkeith and the rest of Scottish Borders.
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.
Other lantern repairs in Peebles
- Upstand and kerb repairs in Peebles
- Misted glass unit replacement in Peebles
- Slipped glass panel repairs in Peebles
- Condensation diagnosis and fixes in Peebles
- Opening vent and actuator repairs in Peebles
- Leak investigation and inspection in Peebles
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