Many uPVC roof lanterns have an aluminium core with uPVC cladding and cappings. Send photos from Aberdeen (AB10) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
What you might be seeing
- Cracked cappings or ridge covers
- Green algae along the bars
- Rattling or whistling in wind
Common causes we find
UV ageing
uPVC components become brittle and crack after years of sun.
Blocked drainage
As with all lanterns, blocked eaves drainage causes overflow.
Covering Aberdeen and nearby
Colder winters mean more frosty mornings, and a roof lantern is often the coldest surface in a warm kitchen — so condensation is as common as genuine leaks. We check which you've got before quoting.
Coastal wind drives rain hard against lanterns, so cappings and ridge seals on the seaward face take the most punishment.
If you're just outside Aberdeen, we also cover Westhill (7 miles), Inverurie (14 miles), Peterhead (27 miles).
Guide prices for uPVC roof lantern repairs in Aberdeen
Most uPVC roof lantern repairs jobs come in between £175 and £595 ex VAT (£210–£714 including 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 Scotland?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Scotland. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the planning authority for alterations, with Historic Environment Scotland guidance; check before changing a lantern on a listed property.
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.
uPVC roof lantern repairs in Aberdeen: questions
How do I get a price for uPVC roof lantern repairs in Aberdeen?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Aberdeen postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Do you need to visit to price uPVC 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.
What does a uPVC lantern repair cost?
Usually £175–£595 ex VAT per lantern, confirmed in writing before work starts.
Can you change my uPVC lantern's colour?
Yes, with a respray suitable for uPVC.
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