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Timber roof lantern repairs in Streatham

For timber roof lantern repairs in Streatham, 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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We carry out timber roof lantern repairs in Streatham and across the SW16 area. Timber roof lanterns are beautiful and repairable, but they need sound paint, sound beads and dry timber.

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

What you might be seeing

  • Flaking or blistered paint on bars or eaves
  • Dark staining or black lines along joints
  • Putty or beads cracking and lifting

Why it happens

Paint failure

Once the paint film breaks, water gets into the end grain and joints.

No maintenance

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

Covering Streatham and nearby

Drier, sunnier parts of the UK are kinder to seals than the wet west, but strong sun ages sealant, gaskets and plastic end caps, and south- or west-facing lanterns can make rooms very warm. Solar control glass and an opening vent help.

London's extensions are often tight to neighbouring walls and roofs. Where a repair needs access over a neighbour's property, we'll tell you in advance so you can arrange it.

Streatham is around 5 miles from Westminster, and both are within our Greater London coverage.

We also cover nearby Mitcham (2 miles), Brixton (3 miles), Wimbledon (3 miles).

How much should it cost?

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?

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?

  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 Streatham: questions

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Streatham?

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 Streatham do you cover?

As well as Streatham, we cover nearby Mitcham, Brixton, Wimbledon, Battersea and the rest of Greater London.

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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