Timber roof lanterns are beautiful and repairable, but they need sound paint, sound beads and dry timber. Send photos from Crowthorne (RG45) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Signs you need timber roof lantern repairs
- Soft timber when pressed
- Putty or beads cracking and lifting
- Leaks at bar joints
What usually causes it?
Paint failure
Once the paint film breaks, water gets into the end grain and joints.
Water trapped by beads
Glazing beads and putty can trap water against the timber if their seals fail.
About Crowthorne and the RG45 area
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.
From Reading to Crowthorne is roughly 10 miles — all part of the Berkshire area we cover.
Close by, we also cover Sandhurst (2 miles), Yateley (2 miles), Camberley (3 miles).
Guide prices for timber roof lantern repairs in Crowthorne
Most timber roof lantern repairs jobs come in between £395 and £1,995 ex VAT (£474–£2,394 including VAT), per lantern. 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.
Timber roof lantern repairs in Crowthorne: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Crowthorne?
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.
Which places near Crowthorne do you cover?
As well as Crowthorne, we cover nearby Sandhurst, Yateley, Camberley, Wokingham and the rest of Berkshire.
How much do timber lantern repairs cost?
From about £395 ex VAT for localised repairs up to around £1,995 for extensive restoration of a standard lantern, confirmed in writing before work starts.
How often does a timber lantern need painting?
It depends on exposure and paint system; many need redecorating every five to eight years.
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