We carry out timber roof lantern repairs in Tamworth and across the B79 area. Timber roof lanterns are beautiful and repairable, but they need sound paint, sound beads and dry timber.
What you might be seeing
- 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.
Covering Tamworth and nearby
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 Tamworth as part of Staffordshire, about 21 miles from Stafford.
We also cover nearby Lichfield (6 miles), Sutton Coldfield (7 miles), Aldridge (9 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?
Most lantern repairs in England need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building Regulations 2010 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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 Tamworth: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Tamworth?
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 Tamworth do you cover?
As well as Tamworth, we cover nearby Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Aldridge, Burntwood 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.
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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