Many uPVC roof lanterns have an aluminium core with uPVC cladding and cappings. We carry out uPVC roof lantern repairs across Scottish Borders, with a guide price from your photos and a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Signs you need uPVC roof lantern repairs
- Yellowed or brittle end caps
- Cracked cappings or ridge covers
- Rattling or whistling in wind
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 Scottish Borders
Freeze-thaw cycles open up tired sealant and gaskets faster than mild weather does. A spring check after a hard winter catches most problems before they leak.
What should you expect to pay for uPVC roof lantern repairs in Scottish Borders?
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 Scotland?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Scotland. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the planning authority for alterations, with Historic Environment Scotland guidance; check before changing a lantern on a listed property.
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 Scottish Borders: questions
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.
Which towns in Scottish Borders do you cover?
All of Scottish Borders, including Galashiels, Hawick, Jedburgh, Kelso, Peebles, Selkirk. Rural and remote addresses are covered by arrangement.
How do I get a price for uPVC roof lantern repairs in Scottish Borders?
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.
Other repairs in Scottish Borders
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