In Barnstaple, as everywhere, many uPVC roof lanterns have an aluminium core with uPVC cladding and cappings. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.
What you might be seeing
- Yellowed or brittle end caps
- 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.
About Barnstaple and the EX31 area
Wind-driven rain is the real test of a roof lantern, and the wetter west sees plenty of it. Leaks that appear only in a storm from one direction usually point to the cappings or eaves on that face — a useful clue when you send us photos.
Coastal wind drives rain hard against lanterns, so cappings and ridge seals on the seaward face take the most punishment.
Barnstaple is around 34 miles from Exeter, and both are within our Devon coverage.
If you're just outside Barnstaple, we also cover Bideford (8 miles), Tiverton (28 miles), Exeter (34 miles).
How much should it cost?
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 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.
uPVC roof lantern repairs in Barnstaple: questions
How do I get a price for uPVC roof lantern repairs in Barnstaple?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple do you cover?
As well as Barnstaple, we cover nearby Bideford, Tiverton, Exeter and the rest of Devon.
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.
Can you change my uPVC lantern's colour?
Yes, with a respray suitable for uPVC.
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