If the room under your lantern overheats in summer or glares, the glass is usually the problem, not the frame. Send photos from Kettering (NN16) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
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
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 Kettering
Most inland lantern leaks aren't storm damage; they're usually tired sealant, a lifted capping or blocked eaves drainage. All three are quick to find and fix once you know where to look.
Kettering is around 12 miles from Northampton, and both are within our Northamptonshire coverage.
If you're just outside Kettering, we also cover Wellingborough (7 miles), Corby (7 miles), Rushden (9 miles).
How much should it cost?
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 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?
- 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 Kettering: questions
How do I get a price for solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Kettering?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Kettering 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 Kettering?
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.
Other lantern repairs in Kettering
- Glazing bar and capping repairs in Kettering
- Eaves beam and gutter repairs in Kettering
- Cracked lantern glass replacement in Kettering
- Slipped glass panel repairs in Kettering
- Aluminium roof lantern repairs in Kettering
- Leak investigation and inspection in Kettering
Solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades near Kettering
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