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Urgent leak make-safe in Falmouth

We cover Falmouth and the wider Cornwall 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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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 from Falmouth (TR11) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.

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

Is it time for urgent leak make-safe?

  • Water pouring in during a storm
  • A capping or vent blown off
  • Water near light fittings or sockets

Common causes we find

Impact

Falling branches or debris can break glass.

Sudden seal failure

A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.

About Falmouth and the TR11 area

Damp, mild winters keep moss and algae growing on flat roofs and lantern frames, which holds water against seals and blocks weep slots. Regular clearing makes a real difference in wetter areas.

Coastal wind drives rain hard against lanterns, so cappings and ridge seals on the seaward face take the most punishment.

We cover Falmouth as part of Cornwall, about 8 miles from Truro.

We also cover nearby Truro (8 miles), Redruth (9 miles), Camborne (11 miles).

Guide prices for urgent leak make-safe in Falmouth

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 Falmouth: questions

Do you cover Falmouth?

Yes. We cover Falmouth, including the TR11 postcode area, as part of Cornwall. Send photos by WhatsApp or the form for a free guide price, and we'll confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.

Which places near Falmouth do you cover?

As well as Falmouth, we cover nearby Truro, Redruth, Camborne, Newquay and the rest of Cornwall.

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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