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Hampshire · GU35

Solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Bordon

Dealing with a room that overheats under the lantern in Bordon (GU35)? We swap clear or tired units for solar control or self-cleaning glass in the existing frame, with a fixed price agreed in writing first.

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In Bordon, 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.

Bright open-plan living space lit by a large roof lantern with solar control glass

What you might be seeing

  • The room is noticeably hotter than the rest of the house in summer
  • Glare on screens or worktops
  • Clear, uncoated glass in an older lantern

Common causes we find

Orientation

South- and west-facing lanterns gain the most heat in the afternoon.

No ventilation

A lantern without opening vents traps warm air at ceiling level.

Roof lanterns in Bordon

Sun and UV do more damage than rain on many lanterns here: brittle ridge caps, chalky finishes and hardened gaskets. They're cheap to replace before they let water in.

From Southampton to Bordon is roughly 28 miles — all part of the Hampshire area we cover.

Close by, we also cover Farnham (7 miles), Aldershot (10 miles), Fleet (12 miles).

Guide prices for solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Bordon

Guide price, per glass unit£345–£895 ex VAT£414–£1,074 inc VAT

Most solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades jobs come in between £345 and £895 ex VAT (£414–£1,074 including 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 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?

  1. Send photosWhatsApp or upload a few photos and tell us when it leaks.
  2. Guide priceWe reply with a guide price and whether a visit is needed.
  3. Fixed price in writingYou approve the price and the date before anything starts.
  4. Repair and testWe fix what's failed, water-test where it matters, and send photos.

Solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Bordon: questions

Do you need to visit to price solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades?

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.

Which places near Bordon do you cover?

As well as Bordon, we cover nearby Farnham, Aldershot, Fleet, Godalming and the rest of Hampshire.

How much does it cost to upgrade lantern glass?

Usually £345–£895 ex VAT per unit depending on size and specification, confirmed in writing before work starts.

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.

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