In Cowbridge, 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
- Cracked cappings or ridge covers
- Leaks at the ridge or eaves
Common causes we find
Clip failure
Clip-on cappings can lose their grip and lift.
Blocked drainage
As with all lanterns, blocked eaves drainage causes overflow.
About Cowbridge and the CF71 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.
From Cardiff to Cowbridge is roughly 11 miles — all part of the South Glamorgan area we cover.
We also cover nearby Llantwit Major (4 miles), Bridgend (7 miles), Barry (8 miles).
Guide prices for uPVC roof lantern repairs in Cowbridge
Guide price for uPVC roof lantern repairs: £175–£595 ex VAT (£210–£714 inc 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 Wales?
Most lantern repairs in Wales need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building Regulations 2010 (as applied in Wales) apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. Listed buildings in Wales need listed building consent from the local planning authority for alterations, with Cadw guidance on historic buildings; check with the council 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 Cowbridge: questions
How do I get a price for uPVC roof lantern repairs in Cowbridge?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Cowbridge 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 Cowbridge do you cover?
As well as Cowbridge, we cover nearby Llantwit Major, Bridgend, Barry, Pontypridd and the rest of South Glamorgan.
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.
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