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Timber roof lantern repairs in Hounslow

Dealing with rot or flaking paint on a timber lantern in Hounslow (TW3)? We cut out rot, splice or resin-repair timber, reseal the glazing and redecorate, with a fixed price agreed in writing first.

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Timber roof lanterns are beautiful and repairable, but they need sound paint, sound beads and dry timber. Send photos from Hounslow (TW3) 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

What you might be seeing

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

Why it happens

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 Hounslow and nearby

Sun and UV do more damage than rain on many lanterns here: brittle ridge caps, chalky finishes and hardened gaskets. They're cheap to replace before they let water in.

Across London, many lanterns sit on rear extensions with access only through the house, so we protect floors and plan the work to keep time indoors to a minimum. Parking and any permits are factored into the quote.

Hounslow is around 10 miles from Westminster, and both are within our Greater London coverage.

If you're just outside Hounslow, we also cover Isleworth (1 mile), Heston (1 mile), Richmond (2 miles).

What should you expect to pay in Hounslow?

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 England?

Most lantern repairs in England need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building Regulations 2010 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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 Hounslow: questions

Do you cover Hounslow?

Yes. We cover Hounslow, including the TW3 postcode area, as part of Greater London. 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 Hounslow?

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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