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Solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Corby

Dealing with a room that overheats under the lantern in Corby (NN17)? 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 Corby, 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

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
  • Furniture or flooring fading under the lantern

Why it happens

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.

Covering Corby and nearby

Lanterns in central England see a bit of everything — summer sun that ages seals and end caps, autumn leaf fall that blocks eaves, and frosty mornings that bring condensation. A yearly check covers all three.

We cover Corby as part of Northamptonshire, about 19 miles from Northampton.

Close by, we also cover Uppingham (6 miles), Kettering (7 miles), Market Harborough (10 miles).

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

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 Corby: questions

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

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Corby 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 Corby?

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.

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.

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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