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Urgent leak make-safe in Coleraine

For urgent leak make-safe in Coleraine, the job is simple to describe: we arrange temporary weatherproofing for badly leaking or broken lanterns, then book the permanent fix. Photos first, a guide price back, then a written fixed price.

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We carry out urgent leak make-safe in Coleraine and across the BT51 area. When a lantern is letting in a lot of water or the glass is broken, the first job is to stop more damage.

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
  • Broken or missing glass
  • Water near light fittings or sockets

Why it happens

Storm damage

High winds can lift cappings and vents.

Sudden seal failure

A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.

About Coleraine and the BT51 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.

From Derry~Londonderry to Coleraine is roughly 27 miles — all part of the County Londonderry area we cover.

Close by, we also cover Portstewart (4 miles), Ballymoney (8 miles), Limavady (13 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 Northern Ireland?

In Northern Ireland, 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 (Northern Ireland) 2012, so we set out the route in writing first. Listed buildings in Northern Ireland need listed building consent from the council for alterations; check with the council's planning service before changing a lantern on a listed property.

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 Coleraine: questions

Do you cover Coleraine?

Yes. We cover Coleraine, including the BT51 postcode area, as part of County Londonderry. 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.

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Coleraine?

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.

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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