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Timber roof lantern repairs in Wigston

For timber roof lantern repairs in Wigston, 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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Timber roof lanterns are beautiful and repairable, but they need sound paint, sound beads and dry timber. Send photos from Wigston (LE18) 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

  • Soft timber when pressed
  • Dark staining or black lines along joints
  • Leaks at bar joints

Common causes we find

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 Wigston

Lanterns in central England see a bit of everything — summer sun that ages seals and end caps, autumn leaf fall that blocks eaves, and frosty mornings that bring condensation. A yearly check covers all three.

We cover Wigston as part of Leicestershire, about 4 miles from Leicester.

If you're just outside Wigston, we also cover Oadby (2 miles), Leicester (4 miles), Market Harborough (10 miles).

What should you expect to pay in Wigston?

Guide price, per lantern£395–£1,995 ex VAT£474–£2,394 inc VAT

Guide price for timber roof lantern repairs: £395–£1,995 ex VAT (£474–£2,394 inc 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 Wigston: questions

How do I get a price for timber roof lantern repairs in Wigston?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Wigston 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 Wigston?

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.

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.

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.

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