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Timber roof lantern repairs in Tewkesbury

We cover Tewkesbury and the wider Gloucestershire area for timber roof lantern repairs. In short, we cut out rot, splice or resin-repair timber, reseal the glazing and redecorate — and you know the price before any work begins.

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In Tewkesbury, as everywhere, timber roof lanterns are beautiful and repairable, but they need sound paint, sound beads and dry timber. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.

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

Is it time for timber roof lantern repairs?

  • Soft timber when pressed
  • Dark staining or black lines along joints
  • Leaks at bar joints

Common causes we find

Water trapped by beads

Glazing beads and putty can trap water against the timber if their seals fail.

No maintenance

Timber needs redecorating on a cycle; skipped cycles turn small repairs into big ones.

Roof lanterns in Tewkesbury

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.

We cover Tewkesbury as part of Gloucestershire, about 9 miles from Gloucester.

Neighbouring places we cover include Cheltenham (7 miles), Gloucester (9 miles), Great Malvern (11 miles).

What should you expect to pay in Tewkesbury?

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 England?

Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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.

Timber roof lantern repairs in Tewkesbury: questions

Do you cover Tewkesbury?

Yes. We cover Tewkesbury, including the GL20 postcode area, as part of Gloucestershire. Send photos by WhatsApp or the form for a free guide price, and we'll confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Tewkesbury?

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.

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.

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