We carry out urgent leak make-safe in Rhyl and across the LL18 area. When a lantern is letting in a lot of water or the glass is broken, the first job is to stop more damage.

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?
Storm damage
High winds can lift cappings and vents.
Sudden seal failure
A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.
About Rhyl and the LL18 area
Wind-driven rain is the real test of a roof lantern, and the wetter west sees plenty of it. Leaks that appear only in a storm from one direction usually point to the cappings or eaves on that face — a useful clue when you send us photos.
We cover Rhyl as part of Clwyd, about 28 miles from Wrexham.
We also cover nearby Prestatyn (4 miles), Abergele (4 miles), Colwyn Bay (10 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Rhyl?
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 Wales?
In Wales, 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 (as applied in Wales), so we set out the route in writing first. Listed buildings in Wales need listed building consent from the local planning authority for alterations, with Cadw guidance on historic buildings; check with the council before changing a lantern on a listed property.
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 Rhyl: questions
How do I get a price for urgent leak make-safe in Rhyl?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Rhyl 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 Rhyl do you cover?
As well as Rhyl, we cover nearby Prestatyn, Abergele, Colwyn Bay, Denbigh and the rest of Clwyd.
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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