In Shepherds Bush, 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
- 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.
Clip failure
Clip-on cappings can lose their grip and lift.
About Shepherds Bush and the W12 area
Sun and UV do more damage than rain on many lanterns here: brittle ridge caps, chalky finishes and hardened gaskets. They're cheap to replace before they let water in.
London's extensions are often tight to neighbouring walls and roofs. Where a repair needs access over a neighbour's property, we'll tell you in advance so you can arrange it.
From Westminster to Shepherds Bush is roughly 4 miles — all part of the Greater London area we cover.
Close by, we also cover Notting Hill (1 mile), Chiswick (2 miles), Fulham (2 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Shepherds Bush?
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?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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 Shepherds Bush: 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.
Which places near Shepherds Bush do you cover?
As well as Shepherds Bush, we cover nearby Notting Hill, Chiswick, Fulham, Willesden and the rest of Greater London.
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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