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 Edinburgh (EH1) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Is it time for urgent leak make-safe?
- Water pouring in during a storm
- Broken or missing glass
- A capping or vent blown off
Common causes we find
Impact
Falling branches or debris can break glass.
Sudden seal failure
A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.
Roof lanterns in Edinburgh
Colder winters mean more frosty mornings, and a roof lantern is often the coldest surface in a warm kitchen — so condensation is as common as genuine leaks. We check which you've got before quoting.
Urban grime and traffic film dull glass and frames quickly; a clean and seal check makes a tired lantern look and perform much better.
We also cover nearby Musselburgh (6 miles), Dalkeith (6 miles), Penicuik (8 miles).
Guide prices for urgent leak make-safe in Edinburgh
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 Scotland?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Scotland. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the planning authority for alterations, with Historic Environment Scotland guidance; check 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 Edinburgh: questions
How do I get a price for urgent leak make-safe in Edinburgh?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Edinburgh postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Which places near Edinburgh do you cover?
As well as Edinburgh, we cover nearby Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Penicuik, Kirkcaldy and the rest of Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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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