In Coleraine, as everywhere, if the room under your lantern overheats in summer or glares, the glass is usually the problem, not the frame. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.
Is it time for solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades?
- Glare on screens or worktops
- Furniture or flooring fading under the lantern
- Clear, uncoated glass in an older lantern
Common causes we find
Clear or standard Low-E glass
Standard units let a lot of solar heat through; solar control coatings reflect more of it.
No ventilation
A lantern without opening vents traps warm air at ceiling level.
Roof lanterns in Coleraine
Wind-driven rain is the real test of a roof lantern, and the wetter west sees plenty of it. Leaks that appear only in a storm from one direction usually point to the cappings or eaves on that face — a useful clue when you send us photos.
We cover Coleraine as part of County Londonderry, about 27 miles from Derry~Londonderry.
We also cover nearby Portstewart (4 miles), Ballymoney (8 miles), Limavady (13 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Coleraine?
Typical range: £345–£895 ex VAT, which is £414–£1,074 with VAT, per glass unit. 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 Northern Ireland?
In Northern Ireland, 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 (Northern Ireland) 2012, so we set out the route in writing first. Listed buildings in Northern Ireland need listed building consent from the council for alterations; check with the council's planning service 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.
Solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Coleraine: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Coleraine?
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 Coleraine do you cover?
As well as Coleraine, we cover nearby Portstewart, Ballymoney, Limavady, Ballymena and the rest of County Londonderry.
Can you add a film instead?
Films are cheaper but can affect the unit's warranty and may not suit sloped double glazing. We'd rather replace the unit properly.
Does self-cleaning glass mean no cleaning?
It reduces cleaning on the outer face but still needs rain and occasional rinsing, and the inside still needs cleaning.
Other lantern repairs in Coleraine
- Glazing bar and capping repairs in Coleraine
- Flat roof junction and flashing repairs in Coleraine
- Aluminium roof lantern repairs in Coleraine
- Opening vent and actuator repairs in Coleraine
- Flat rooflight and skylight repairs in Coleraine
- Urgent leak make-safe in Coleraine
Solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades near Coleraine
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