Urgent Roof Lantern Leak Make-Safe

When a lantern is letting in a lot of water or the glass is broken, the first job is to stop more damage. A make-safe is temporary weatherproofing — sheeting, taping or covering — until the permanent repair can be done in suitable weather.

Roof lantern temporarily covered with clear waterproof sheeting in the rain at dusk

What are the signs you need urgent leak make-safe?

Water pouring in during a storm
Broken or missing glass
A capping or vent blown off
Water near light fittings or sockets

What usually causes it?

Storm damage

High winds can lift cappings and vents.

Impact

Falling branches or debris can break glass.

Sudden seal failure

A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.

How do we fix it?

Call or send photosTell us what's happening; we'll advise you on immediate safety steps.
Temporary protectionWe arrange a make-safe visit as soon as we can, weather and access permitting.
Permanent repairWe quote and book the proper repair for a dry window.

What should I do right now?

Keep people out from under any broken glass. Put down containers and towels. If water is near light fittings, switch off that circuit at the consumer unit if it's safe to do so, and get an electrician to check it before use. Don't go onto the roof in wind or rain. Our guide what to do if your lantern leaks in a storm has more.

What should you expect to pay for urgent leak make-safe?

Guide price, per visit£195–£395 ex VAT£234–£474 inc VAT · temporary weatherproofing until the repair

Guide prices assume a standard lantern on a single-storey roof with safe ladder access. Where a tower or scaffold is needed we add it to the quote (typically £245–£895 ex VAT). Diagnostic visits start from £145 ex VAT. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing before any work starts. See all guide prices.

Questions about urgent leak make-safe

How quickly can you come?

We arrange make-safe visits as soon as we can, depending on weather, access and where you are. We'll give you an honest time when you call.

What does a make-safe cost?

Usually £195–£395 ex VAT, confirmed before we attend. The permanent repair is quoted separately.

Will my insurer pay?

Storm damage is often covered; check your policy. We provide photos and a written quote.

Where do we carry out urgent leak make-safe?

We cover the whole of the UK. Choose your area for local details and towns we cover.

England

Wales

Scotland

Northern Ireland

Get a guide price

Tell us what's happening. We reply with a guide price and the next step — the fixed price is always confirmed in writing before any work starts.