Many uPVC roof lanterns have an aluminium core with uPVC cladding and cappings. Send photos from Ross-on-Wye (HR9) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Is it time for uPVC roof lantern repairs?
- Yellowed or brittle end caps
- Cracked cappings or ridge covers
- Green algae along the bars
Why it happens
Clip failure
Clip-on cappings can lose their grip and lift.
Blocked drainage
As with all lanterns, blocked eaves drainage causes overflow.
About Ross-on-Wye and the HR9 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.
From Hereford to Ross-on-Wye is roughly 12 miles — all part of the Herefordshire area we cover.
We also cover nearby Ledbury (10 miles), Hereford (12 miles), Gloucester (14 miles).
How much should it cost?
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 Ross-on-Wye: questions
How do I get a price for uPVC roof lantern repairs in Ross-on-Wye?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Ross-on-Wye postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
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.
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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