In Stroud, as everywhere, a slipped panel is a glass unit that has slid down its glazing bars, leaving a gap at the top and often pushing past the eaves at the bottom. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.

What you might be seeing
- A visible gap under the capping at the top of a pane
- A leak at the top of one pane only
- A pane that looks out of line with the others
What usually causes it?
Failed glass stops
Many systems use an end stop at the eaves. If it's missing or broken, nothing holds the glass in place.
Loose cappings
If the capping no longer clamps the glass firmly, the unit can creep with thermal movement.
About Stroud and the GL5 area
Damp, mild winters keep moss and algae growing on flat roofs and lantern frames, which holds water against seals and blocks weep slots. Regular clearing makes a real difference in wetter areas.
From Gloucester to Stroud is roughly 8 miles — all part of the Gloucestershire area we cover.
Neighbouring places we cover include Gloucester (8 miles), Cirencester (10 miles), Cheltenham (12 miles).
Guide prices for slipped glass panel repairs in Stroud
Guide price for slipped glass panel repairs: £195–£445 ex VAT (£234–£534 inc VAT), per panel. 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.
Slipped glass panel repairs in Stroud: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Stroud?
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 Stroud do you cover?
As well as Stroud, we cover nearby Gloucester, Cirencester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the rest of Gloucestershire.
What does resetting a slipped panel cost?
Usually £195–£445 ex VAT per panel, confirmed in writing before work starts. If the unit is damaged it may need replacing.
Can a slipped panel be pushed back up?
Not safely without removing the capping. The fix is to support the unit properly so it can't slip again.
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