Many uPVC roof lanterns have an aluminium core with uPVC cladding and cappings. Send photos from Gloucester (GL1) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Signs you need uPVC roof lantern repairs
- Cracked cappings or ridge covers
- Green algae along the bars
- 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.
About Gloucester and the GL1 area
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.
If you're just outside Gloucester, we also cover Cheltenham (7 miles), Stroud (8 miles), Tewkesbury (9 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Gloucester?
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?
- 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 Gloucester: questions
How do I get a price for uPVC roof lantern repairs in Gloucester?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Gloucester 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 Gloucester do you cover?
As well as Gloucester, we cover nearby Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Ledbury and the rest of Gloucestershire.
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.
Other lantern repairs in Gloucester
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- Cleaning and maintenance in Gloucester
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