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 Epsom (KT17) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.

Is it time for slipped glass panel repairs?
- A visible gap under the capping at the top of a pane
- Glass edge overhanging the eaves more than its neighbours
- A leak at the top of one pane only
Why it happens
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 Epsom
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.
From Guildford to Epsom is roughly 15 miles — all part of the Surrey area we cover.
If you're just outside Epsom, we also cover Ewell (2 miles), Banstead (3 miles), Sutton (3 miles).
Guide prices for slipped glass panel repairs in Epsom
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?
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 Epsom: questions
How do I get a price for slipped glass panel repairs in Epsom?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Epsom 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 Epsom do you cover?
As well as Epsom, we cover nearby Ewell, Banstead, Sutton, Leatherhead and the rest of Surrey.
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.
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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