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Timber roof lantern repairs in Bangor, Down

For timber roof lantern repairs in Bangor, Down, the job is simple to describe: we cut out rot, splice or resin-repair timber, reseal the glazing and redecorate. Photos first, a guide price back, then a written fixed price.

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Timber roof lanterns are beautiful and repairable, but they need sound paint, sound beads and dry timber. Send photos from Bangor, Down (BT19) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.

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

Is it time for timber roof lantern repairs?

  • Dark staining or black lines along joints
  • Putty or beads cracking and lifting
  • Leaks at bar joints

Common causes we find

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.

Covering Bangor, Down and nearby

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.

Coastal wind drives rain hard against lanterns, so cappings and ridge seals on the seaward face take the most punishment.

Neighbouring places we cover include Newtownards (5 miles), Holywood (6 miles), Carrickfergus (7 miles).

What should you expect to pay in Bangor, Down?

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

Typical range: £395–£1,995 ex VAT, which is £474–£2,394 with 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?

  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.

Timber roof lantern repairs in Bangor, Down: questions

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Bangor, Down?

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 Bangor, Down do you cover?

As well as Bangor, Down, we cover nearby Newtownards, Holywood, Carrickfergus, Newtownabbey and the rest of County Down.

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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