We carry out timber roof lantern repairs in Bangor, Gwynedd and across the LL57 area. Timber roof lanterns are beautiful and repairable, but they need sound paint, sound beads and dry timber.
Is it time for timber roof lantern repairs?
- Flaking or blistered paint on bars or eaves
- Dark staining or black lines along joints
- Putty or beads cracking and lifting
What usually causes it?
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.
About Bangor, Gwynedd and the LL57 area
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.
If you're just outside Bangor, Gwynedd, we also cover Llangefni (8 miles), Caernarfon (8 miles), Llandudno (14 miles).
Guide prices for timber roof lantern repairs in Bangor, Gwynedd
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 Wales?
In Wales, 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 (as applied in Wales), so we set out the route in writing first. Listed buildings in Wales need listed building consent from the local planning authority for alterations, with Cadw guidance on historic buildings; check with the council 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 Bangor, Gwynedd: questions
How do I get a price for timber roof lantern repairs in Bangor, Gwynedd?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Bangor, Gwynedd postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Bangor, Gwynedd?
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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