In Horsham, as everywhere, respraying refreshes a faded or dated lantern without replacing it. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.
Signs you need roof lantern respraying
- 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.
Covering Horsham and nearby
Drier, sunnier parts of the UK are kinder to seals than the wet west, but strong sun ages sealant, gaskets and plastic end caps, and south- or west-facing lanterns can make rooms very warm. Solar control glass and an opening vent help.
Coastal wind drives rain hard against lanterns, so cappings and ridge seals on the seaward face take the most punishment.
Horsham is around 25 miles from Chichester, and both are within our West Sussex coverage.
If you're just outside Horsham, we also cover Crawley (7 miles), Horley (11 miles), Haywards Heath (11 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Horsham?
Most roof lantern respraying jobs come in between £495 and £1,295 ex VAT (£594–£1,554 including 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?
In England, like-for-like repairs to a roof lantern don't usually involve building control. A full replacement or a bigger opening is controlled under the Building Regulations 2010, so we set out the route in writing first. 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 Horsham: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Horsham?
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 Horsham do you cover?
As well as Horsham, we cover nearby Crawley, Horley, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and the rest of West Sussex.
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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