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 from Stratford (E15) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
What you might be seeing
- Glass edge overhanging the eaves more than its neighbours
- A leak at the top of one pane only
- A pane that looks out of line with the others
What usually causes it?
Missing setting blocks
Blocks under the bottom edge carry the weight of the unit; if they're missing or crushed, the unit creeps down.
Loose cappings
If the capping no longer clamps the glass firmly, the unit can creep with thermal movement.
Roof lanterns in Stratford
Even in drier areas, one heavy downpour with blocked eaves is enough to overflow a lantern indoors. Clearing the eaves channel is the simplest prevention there is.
London's extensions are often tight to neighbouring walls and roofs. Where a repair needs access over a neighbour's property, we'll tell you in advance so you can arrange it.
Stratford is around 6 miles from Westminster, and both are within our Greater London coverage.
Close by, we also cover Bow (1 mile), Canning Town (2 miles), Canary Wharf (2 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Stratford?
Typical range: £195–£445 ex VAT, which is £234–£534 with 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?
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.
Slipped glass panel repairs in Stratford: questions
How do I get a price for slipped glass panel repairs in Stratford?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Stratford postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Which places near Stratford do you cover?
As well as Stratford, we cover nearby Bow, Canning Town, Canary Wharf, Leytonstone and the rest of Greater London.
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.
Does a slipped panel mean my lantern was badly fitted?
Not necessarily — blocks can crush and stops can break over time — but if the lantern is new, talk to the installer first as it may be under warranty.
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