Timber roof lanterns are beautiful and repairable, but they need sound paint, sound beads and dry timber. We carry out timber roof lantern repairs across Hampshire, with a guide price from your photos and a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Signs you need timber roof lantern repairs
- Flaking or blistered paint on bars or eaves
- Soft timber when pressed
- Dark staining or black lines along joints
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.
Roof lanterns in Hampshire
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.
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Basingstoke
- Gosport
- Waterlooville
- Farnborough
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Havant
- Andover
- Fareham
- Aldershot
- Fleet
- Totton
- New Milton
- Bordon
- Hythe
- Yateley
What should you expect to pay for timber roof lantern repairs in Hampshire?
Most timber roof lantern repairs jobs come in between £395 and £1,995 ex VAT (£474–£2,394 including 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?
- 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 Hampshire: questions
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.
Which towns in Hampshire do you cover?
All of Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport, Waterlooville, Farnborough. Rural and remote addresses are covered by arrangement.
How do I get a price for timber roof lantern repairs in Hampshire?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem with your postcode, by WhatsApp or the form. We reply with a guide price and confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Other repairs in Hampshire
- Roof lantern leak repairs in Hampshire
- Ridge and hip repairs in Hampshire
- Eaves beam and gutter repairs in Hampshire
- Flat roof junction and flashing repairs in Hampshire
- Slipped glass panel repairs in Hampshire
- Flat rooflight and skylight repairs in Hampshire
Nearby areas
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