In Thatcham, 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.
What you might be seeing
- 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 Thatcham and the RG18 area
Most inland lantern leaks aren't storm damage; they're usually tired sealant, a lifted capping or blocked eaves drainage. All three are quick to find and fix once you know where to look.
From Reading to Thatcham is roughly 13 miles — all part of the Berkshire area we cover.
If you're just outside Thatcham, we also cover Newbury (3 miles), Basingstoke (12 miles), Reading (13 miles).
How much should it cost?
Most urgent leak make-safe jobs come in between £195 and £395 ex VAT (£234–£474 including 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?
- 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.
Urgent leak make-safe in Thatcham: questions
How do I get a price for urgent leak make-safe in Thatcham?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Thatcham 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 Thatcham do you cover?
As well as Thatcham, we cover nearby Newbury, Basingstoke, Reading, Didcot 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.
What does a make-safe cost?
Usually £195–£395 ex VAT, confirmed before we attend. The permanent repair is quoted separately.
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