We carry out urgent leak make-safe in Cardigan and across the SA43 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
- 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.
Covering Cardigan 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.
Cardigan is around 22 miles from Carmarthen, and both are within our Dyfed coverage.
Neighbouring places we cover include Carmarthen (22 miles), Haverfordwest (23 miles), Pembroke Dock (30 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Cardigan?
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 Cardigan: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Cardigan?
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 Cardigan do you cover?
As well as Cardigan, we cover nearby Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven and the rest of Dyfed.
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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