In Eastleigh, 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.
Signs you need solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades
- 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
What usually causes it?
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.
About Eastleigh and the SO50 area
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.
Eastleigh is around 5 miles from Southampton, and both are within our Hampshire coverage.
If you're just outside Eastleigh, we also cover Southampton (5 miles), Winchester (7 miles), Totton (7 miles).
Guide prices for solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Eastleigh
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?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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.
Solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Eastleigh: questions
How do I get a price for solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Eastleigh?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh do you cover?
As well as Eastleigh, we cover nearby Southampton, Winchester, Totton, Hythe and the rest of Hampshire.
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.
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