We carry out uPVC roof lantern repairs in Newcastle upon Tyne and across the NE1 area. Many uPVC roof lanterns have an aluminium core with uPVC cladding and cappings.
Signs you need uPVC roof lantern repairs
- Yellowed or brittle end caps
- Green algae along the bars
- 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and the NE1 area
Snow and ice sitting at the eaves can block a lantern's drainage and push water back under the glass as it melts. If your lantern leaks after a thaw rather than after rain, tell us — it points to the eaves and kerb.
In built-up areas, access is often the hardest part of the job — through the house, over a neighbour's roof, or with parking restrictions. We plan access in advance and price any tower or scaffold into the quote.
We also cover nearby Gateshead (1 mile), Gosforth (2 miles), Wallsend (3 miles).
How much should it cost?
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 England?
In England, like-for-like repairs to a roof lantern don't usually involve building control. A full replacement or a bigger opening is controlled under the Building Regulations 2010, so we set out the route in writing first. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne: questions
How do I get a price for uPVC roof lantern repairs in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne do you cover?
As well as Newcastle upon Tyne, we cover nearby Gateshead, Gosforth, Wallsend, Hebburn and the rest of Tyne and Wear.
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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