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uPVC roof lantern repairs in East Sussex

Dealing with a tired uPVC lantern somewhere in East Sussex? We replace brittle end caps, cappings and gaskets and reseal uPVC lanterns. Our coverage includes Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings and the villages around them.

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Many uPVC roof lanterns have an aluminium core with uPVC cladding and cappings. We carry out uPVC roof lantern repairs across East Sussex, with a guide price from your photos and a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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

Signs you need uPVC roof lantern repairs

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

What usually causes it?

Clip failure

Clip-on cappings can lose their grip and lift.

Blocked drainage

As with all lanterns, blocked eaves drainage causes overflow.

Roof lanterns in East Sussex

Drier, sunnier parts of the UK are kinder to seals than the wet west, but strong sun ages sealant, gaskets and plastic end caps, and south- or west-facing lanterns can make rooms very warm. Solar control glass and an opening vent help.

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.

What should you expect to pay for uPVC roof lantern repairs in East Sussex?

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

Typical range: £175–£595 ex VAT, which is £210–£714 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?

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?

  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 East Sussex: questions

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.

Which towns in East Sussex do you cover?

All of East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Hove, Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham. Rural and remote addresses are covered by arrangement.

How do I get a price for uPVC roof lantern repairs in East Sussex?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem with your postcode, by WhatsApp or the form. We reply with a guide price and confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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