We carry out urgent leak make-safe in Poole and across the BH15 area. When a lantern is letting in a lot of water or the glass is broken, the first job is to stop more damage.

What you might be seeing
- Water pouring in during a storm
- A capping or vent blown off
- Water near light fittings or sockets
What usually causes it?
Impact
Falling branches or debris can break glass.
Sudden seal failure
A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.
Roof lanterns in Poole
Drier, sunnier parts of the UK are kinder to seals than the wet west, but strong sun ages sealant, gaskets and plastic end caps, and south- or west-facing lanterns can make rooms very warm. Solar control glass and an opening vent help.
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.
From Bournemouth to Poole is roughly 5 miles — all part of the Dorset area we cover.
If you're just outside Poole, we also cover Bournemouth (5 miles), Christchurch (9 miles), New Milton (14 miles).
Guide prices for urgent leak make-safe in Poole
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?
Most lantern repairs in England need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building Regulations 2010 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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?
- 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 Poole: questions
How do I get a price for urgent leak make-safe in Poole?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Poole postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Do you need to visit to price urgent leak make-safe?
Not always. Clear photos are often enough for a guide price. Where the cause isn't obvious, a visit to inspect and water-test is charged from £145 ex VAT, confirmed before we come.
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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