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Solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Loughborough

Got a room that overheats under the lantern in Loughborough? We swap clear or tired units for solar control or self-cleaning glass in the existing frame. Send photos for a free guide price — you'll get a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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In Loughborough, 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

Is it time for 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

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 Loughborough

Leaf fall from garden trees is the most common cause of eaves overflow on suburban extensions. If your lantern sits near trees, clearing the eaves channel each autumn prevents a lot of drips.

From Leicester to Loughborough is roughly 9 miles — all part of the Leicestershire area we cover.

Close by, we also cover Coalville (8 miles), Leicester (9 miles), Long Eaton (10 miles).

How much should it cost?

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?

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?

  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 Loughborough: questions

How do I get a price for solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Loughborough?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Loughborough postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Loughborough?

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.

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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