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Timber roof lantern repairs in Fleet

We cover Fleet and the wider Hampshire 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 Fleet, 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

What usually causes it?

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.

Roof lanterns in Fleet

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.

We cover Fleet as part of Hampshire, about 36 miles from Southampton.

Close by, we also cover Farnborough (3 miles), Aldershot (4 miles), Yateley (4 miles).

Guide prices for timber roof lantern repairs in Fleet

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 Fleet: questions

Do you need to visit to price timber roof lantern repairs?

Not always. Clear photos are often enough for a guide price. Where the cause isn't obvious, a visit to inspect and water-test is charged from £145 ex VAT, confirmed before we come.

Which places near Fleet do you cover?

As well as Fleet, we cover nearby Farnborough, Aldershot, Yateley, Sandhurst and the rest of Hampshire.

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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