Timber roof lanterns are beautiful and repairable, but they need sound paint, sound beads and dry timber. Send photos from Salisbury (SP1) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Is it time for timber roof lantern repairs?
- Flaking or blistered paint on bars or eaves
- Dark staining or black lines along joints
- Leaks at bar joints
Why it happens
Paint failure
Once the paint film breaks, water gets into the end grain and joints.
Water trapped by beads
Glazing beads and putty can trap water against the timber if their seals fail.
Roof lanterns in Salisbury
Most inland lantern leaks aren't storm damage; they're usually tired sealant, a lifted capping or blocked eaves drainage. All three are quick to find and fix once you know where to look.
From Swindon to Salisbury is roughly 34 miles — all part of the Wiltshire area we cover.
Neighbouring places we cover include Andover (16 miles), Totton (17 miles), Southampton (20 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Salisbury?
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?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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 Salisbury: questions
How do I get a price for timber roof lantern repairs in Salisbury?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Salisbury postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Which places near Salisbury do you cover?
As well as Salisbury, we cover nearby Andover, Totton, Southampton, Eastleigh and the rest of Wiltshire.
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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