Timber roof lantern repairs in County Armagh

Timber roof lanterns are beautiful and repairable, but they need sound paint, sound beads and dry timber. We carry out timber roof lantern repairs across County Armagh, with a guide price from your photos and a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

Weathered painted timber roof lantern on an orangery being sanded before repainting

Signs you need timber roof lantern repairs

Dark staining or black lines along joints
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.

Roof lanterns in County Armagh

Damp, mild winters keep moss and algae growing on flat roofs and lantern frames, which holds water against seals and blocks weep slots. Regular clearing makes a real difference in wetter areas.

What should you expect to pay for timber roof lantern repairs in County Armagh?

Guide price, per lantern£395–£1,995 ex VAT£474–£2,394 inc VAT

Guide price for timber roof lantern repairs: £395–£1,995 ex VAT (£474–£2,394 inc 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 Northern Ireland?

In Northern Ireland, 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 (Northern Ireland) 2012, so we set out the route in writing first. Listed buildings in Northern Ireland need listed building consent from the council for alterations; check with the council's planning service before changing a lantern on a listed property.

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 County Armagh: questions

Do you work on listed buildings?

Yes. Listed building consent may be needed for changes; like-for-like repair is generally treated differently from alteration, but check with your council's conservation officer before work.

How often does a timber lantern need painting?

It depends on exposure and paint system; many need redecorating every five to eight years.

Which towns in County Armagh do you cover?

All of County Armagh, including Armagh, Craigavon, Portadown, Lurgan. Rural and remote addresses are covered by arrangement.

How do I get a price for timber roof lantern repairs in County Armagh?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem with your postcode, by WhatsApp or the form. We reply with a guide price and confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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