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 Strabane (BT82) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Signs you need urgent leak make-safe
- Water pouring in during a storm
- Broken or missing glass
- A capping or vent blown off
Why it happens
Storm damage
High winds can lift cappings and vents.
Impact
Falling branches or debris can break glass.
Roof lanterns in Strabane
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 Strabane as part of County Tyrone, about 17 miles from Omagh.
If you're just outside Strabane, we also cover Derry~Londonderry (14 miles), Omagh (17 miles), Limavady (26 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 Northern Ireland?
Most lantern repairs in Northern Ireland need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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?
- 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 Strabane: questions
Do you cover Strabane?
Yes. We cover Strabane, including the BT82 postcode area, as part of County Tyrone. 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 Strabane?
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.
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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