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 Wishaw (ML2) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.

Signs you need slipped glass panel repairs
- 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.
About Wishaw and the ML2 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 Hamilton to Wishaw is roughly 5 miles — all part of the Lanarkshire area we cover.
Neighbouring places we cover include Motherwell (3 miles), Hamilton (5 miles), Bellshill (5 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Wishaw?
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 Scotland?
Most lantern repairs in Scotland need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the planning authority for alterations, with Historic Environment Scotland guidance; check before changing a lantern on a listed property.
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 Wishaw: questions
Do you cover Wishaw?
Yes. We cover Wishaw, including the ML2 postcode area, as part of Lanarkshire. Send photos by WhatsApp or the form for a free guide price, and we'll confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Do you need to visit to price slipped glass panel repairs?
Not always. Clear photos are often enough for a guide price. Where the cause isn't obvious, a visit to inspect and water-test is charged from £145 ex VAT, confirmed before we come.
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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