In Stoke-on-Trent, 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.
What you might be seeing
- Flaking or blistered paint on bars or eaves
- Dark staining or black lines along joints
- Leaks at bar 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.
About Stoke-on-Trent and the ST4 area
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.
Stoke-on-Trent is around 14 miles from Stafford, and both are within our Staffordshire coverage.
Close by, we also cover Newcastle-under-Lyme (2 miles), Kidsgrove (6 miles), Congleton (11 miles).
How much should it cost?
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?
- 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 Stoke-on-Trent: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Stoke-on-Trent?
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 Stoke-on-Trent do you cover?
As well as Stoke-on-Trent, we cover nearby Newcastle-under-Lyme, Kidsgrove, Congleton, Crewe and the rest of Staffordshire.
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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