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Urgent leak make-safe in Ely

Dealing with water pouring in or broken glass in Ely (CB7)? We arrange temporary weatherproofing for badly leaking or broken lanterns, then book the permanent fix, with a fixed price agreed in writing first.

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In Ely, 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

What you might be seeing

  • Water pouring in during a storm
  • Broken or missing glass
  • A capping or vent blown off

Common causes we find

Impact

Falling branches or debris can break glass.

Sudden seal failure

A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.

Roof lanterns in Ely

Even in drier areas, one heavy downpour with blocked eaves is enough to overflow a lantern indoors. Clearing the eaves channel is the simplest prevention there is.

From Cambridge to Ely is roughly 15 miles — all part of the Cambridgeshire area we cover.

We also cover nearby Newmarket (12 miles), March (13 miles), Cambridge (15 miles).

How much should it cost?

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

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?

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?

  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 Ely: questions

Do you need to visit to price urgent leak make-safe?

Not always. Clear photos are often enough for a guide price. Where the cause isn't obvious, a visit to inspect and water-test is charged from £145 ex VAT, confirmed before we come.

Which places near Ely do you cover?

As well as Ely, we cover nearby Newmarket, March, Cambridge, Wisbech and the rest of Cambridgeshire.

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.

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