We carry out urgent leak make-safe in Aberystwyth and across the SY23 area. When a lantern is letting in a lot of water or the glass is broken, the first job is to stop more damage.
Signs you need 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
Storm damage
High winds can lift cappings and vents.
Sudden seal failure
A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.
Covering Aberystwyth and nearby
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.
Aberystwyth is around 40 miles from Carmarthen, and both are within our Dyfed coverage.
If you're just outside Aberystwyth, we also cover Machynlleth (16 miles), Dolgellau (24 miles), Llandrindod Wells (32 miles).
Guide prices for urgent leak make-safe in Aberystwyth
Typical range: £195–£395 ex VAT, which is £234–£474 with 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 Wales?
Most lantern repairs in Wales need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building Regulations 2010 (as applied in Wales) apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. Listed buildings in Wales need listed building consent from the local planning authority for alterations, with Cadw guidance on historic buildings; check with the council 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 Aberystwyth: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Aberystwyth?
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.
Which places near Aberystwyth do you cover?
As well as Aberystwyth, we cover nearby Machynlleth, Dolgellau, Llandrindod Wells, Cardigan and the rest of Dyfed.
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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