In Birmingham, as everywhere, respraying refreshes a faded or dated lantern without replacing it. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.
What you might be seeing
- Chalky or faded powder coat
- Yellowed white uPVC
- 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.
About Birmingham and the B1 area
Most inland lantern leaks aren't storm damage; they're usually tired sealant, a lifted capping or blocked eaves drainage. All three are quick to find and fix once you know where to look.
Urban grime and traffic film dull glass and frames quickly; a clean and seal check makes a tired lantern look and perform much better.
Neighbouring places we cover include Smethwick (3 miles), West Bromwich (5 miles), Shirley (6 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 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 Birmingham: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Birmingham?
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 Birmingham do you cover?
As well as Birmingham, we cover nearby Smethwick, West Bromwich, Shirley, Halesowen and the rest of West Midlands.
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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