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Urgent leak make-safe in Aberdeen

Urgent leak make-safe in Aberdeen (AB10): we arrange temporary weatherproofing for badly leaking or broken lanterns, then book the permanent fix. Start with a few photos by WhatsApp or the form and we'll come back with a guide price.

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We carry out urgent leak make-safe in Aberdeen and across the AB10 area. When a lantern is letting in a lot of water or the glass is broken, the first job is to stop more damage.

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

Signs you need urgent leak make-safe

  • Water pouring in during a storm
  • Broken or missing glass
  • Water near light fittings or sockets

What usually causes it?

Storm damage

High winds can lift cappings and vents.

Sudden seal failure

A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.

Roof lanterns in Aberdeen

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.

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.

If you're just outside Aberdeen, we also cover Westhill (7 miles), Inverurie (14 miles), Peterhead (27 miles).

What should you expect to pay in Aberdeen?

Guide price, per visit£195–£395 ex VAT£234–£474 inc VAT

Typical range: £195–£395 ex VAT, which is £234–£474 with VAT, per visit. 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?

  1. Send photosWhatsApp or upload a few photos and tell us when it leaks.
  2. Guide priceWe reply with a guide price and whether a visit is needed.
  3. Fixed price in writingYou approve the price and the date before anything starts.
  4. Repair and testWe fix what's failed, water-test where it matters, and send photos.

Urgent leak make-safe in Aberdeen: questions

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Aberdeen?

Yes. We repair lanterns whoever fitted them. If yours is still under the installer's warranty, contact them first so you don't affect it.

Which places near Aberdeen do you cover?

As well as Aberdeen, we cover nearby Westhill, Inverurie, Peterhead, Montrose and the rest of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

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.

Will my insurer pay?

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

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