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Urgent leak make-safe in Tiverton

Urgent leak make-safe in Tiverton (EX16): we arrange temporary weatherproofing for badly leaking or broken lanterns, then book the permanent fix. Start with a few photos by WhatsApp or the form and we'll come back with a guide price.

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We carry out urgent leak make-safe in Tiverton and across the EX16 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

What you might be seeing

  • 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.

Sudden seal failure

A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.

Roof lanterns in Tiverton

Western and upland parts of the UK get more rain and more wind-driven rain than the east, and that's what finds weak cappings and blocked eaves first. Lanterns here benefit from a check of the bars on the most exposed face and a clear eaves channel before winter.

Near the coast, salt in the air is hard on aluminium finishes and fixings; washing the frame occasionally and touching in chips keeps corrosion away.

We cover Tiverton as part of Devon, about 12 miles from Exeter.

If you're just outside Tiverton, we also cover Exeter (12 miles), Taunton (19 miles), Exmouth (20 miles).

Guide prices for urgent leak make-safe in Tiverton

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 Tiverton: questions

How do I get a price for urgent leak make-safe in Tiverton?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Tiverton postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Tiverton?

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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