We carry out uPVC roof lantern repairs in Sevenoaks and across the TN13 area. Many uPVC roof lanterns have an aluminium core with uPVC cladding and cappings.
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 Sevenoaks and the TN13 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.
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.
We cover Sevenoaks as part of Kent, about 14 miles from Maidstone.
If you're just outside Sevenoaks, we also cover Tonbridge (6 miles), Swanley (9 miles), Tunbridge Wells (10 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 Sevenoaks: 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 Sevenoaks do you cover?
As well as Sevenoaks, we cover nearby Tonbridge, Swanley, Tunbridge Wells, Caterham and the rest of Kent.
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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