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uPVC roof lantern repairs in Rothesay

Dealing with a tired uPVC lantern in Rothesay (PA20)? We replace brittle end caps, cappings and gaskets and reseal uPVC lanterns, with a fixed price agreed in writing first.

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Many uPVC roof lanterns have an aluminium core with uPVC cladding and cappings. Send photos from Rothesay (PA20) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.

Weathered white uPVC roof lantern on a single-storey rear extension

What you might be seeing

  • Green algae along the bars
  • Rattling or whistling in wind
  • Leaks at the ridge or eaves

Common causes we find

Clip failure

Clip-on cappings can lose their grip and lift.

Blocked drainage

As with all lanterns, blocked eaves drainage causes overflow.

Covering Rothesay and nearby

Damp, mild winters keep moss and algae growing on flat roofs and lantern frames, which holds water against seals and blocks weep slots. Regular clearing makes a real difference in wetter areas.

Near the coast, salt in the air is hard on aluminium finishes and fixings; washing the frame occasionally and touching in chips keeps corrosion away.

We cover Rothesay by arrangement: island work is planned around ferry access, and any travel or access costs are set out in your written quote before you commit.

How much should it cost?

Guide price, per lantern£175–£595 ex VAT£210–£714 inc VAT

Guide price for uPVC roof lantern repairs: £175–£595 ex VAT (£210–£714 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 Scotland?

Most lantern repairs in Scotland need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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?

  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.

uPVC roof lantern repairs in Rothesay: questions

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.

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Rothesay?

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.

What does a uPVC lantern repair cost?

Usually £175–£595 ex VAT per lantern, confirmed in writing before work starts.

Is it worth repairing an old uPVC lantern?

If the glass is sound and the frame isn't distorted, a repair is usually far cheaper than replacement.

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