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Urgent leak make-safe in Newbury

We cover Newbury and the wider Berkshire area for urgent leak make-safe. In short, we arrange temporary weatherproofing for badly leaking or broken lanterns, then book the permanent fix — and you know the price before any work begins.

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In Newbury, as everywhere, when a lantern is letting in a lot of water or the glass is broken, the first job is to stop more damage. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.

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
  • A capping or vent blown off

What usually causes it?

Impact

Falling branches or debris can break glass.

Sudden seal failure

A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.

About Newbury and the RG14 area

Leaf fall from garden trees is the most common cause of eaves overflow on suburban extensions. If your lantern sits near trees, clearing the eaves channel each autumn prevents a lot of drips.

We cover Newbury as part of Berkshire, about 16 miles from Reading.

Neighbouring places we cover include Thatcham (3 miles), Basingstoke (14 miles), Didcot (15 miles).

How much should it cost?

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

Guide price for urgent leak make-safe: £195–£395 ex VAT (£234–£474 inc 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 England?

Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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?

  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 Newbury: questions

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Newbury?

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 Newbury do you cover?

As well as Newbury, we cover nearby Thatcham, Basingstoke, Didcot, Andover and the rest of Berkshire.

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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