We carry out roof lantern respraying in Newcastle upon Tyne and across the NE1 area. Respraying refreshes a faded or dated lantern without replacing it.
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
UV fading
Sun breaks down coatings and colour over time.
Damage
Scratches and chips from maintenance or weather.
Roof lanterns in Newcastle upon Tyne
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.
In built-up areas, access is often the hardest part of the job — through the house, over a neighbour's roof, or with parking restrictions. We plan access in advance and price any tower or scaffold into the quote.
Neighbouring places we cover include Gateshead (1 mile), Gosforth (2 miles), Wallsend (3 miles).
Guide prices for roof lantern respraying in Newcastle upon Tyne
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 Newcastle upon Tyne: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Newcastle upon Tyne?
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 Newcastle upon Tyne do you cover?
As well as Newcastle upon Tyne, we cover nearby Gateshead, Gosforth, Wallsend, Hebburn and the rest of Tyne and Wear.
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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