In Harwich, as everywhere, 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 and we'll tell you what we think has failed.
Is it time for urgent leak make-safe?
- Water pouring in during a storm
- A capping or vent blown off
- Water near light fittings or sockets
What usually causes it?
Storm damage
High winds can lift cappings and vents.
Sudden seal failure
A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.
About Harwich and the CO12 area
Even in drier areas, one heavy downpour with blocked eaves is enough to overflow a lantern indoors. Clearing the eaves channel is the simplest prevention there is.
From Chelmsford to Harwich is roughly 38 miles — all part of the Essex area we cover.
We also cover nearby Felixstowe (3 miles), Ipswich (10 miles), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Harwich?
Most urgent leak make-safe jobs come in between £195 and £395 ex VAT (£234–£474 including 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?
In England, like-for-like repairs to a roof lantern don't usually involve building control. A full replacement or a bigger opening is controlled under the Building Regulations 2010, so we set out the route in writing first. 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 Harwich: questions
Do you cover Harwich?
Yes. We cover Harwich, including the CO12 postcode area, as part of Essex. Send photos by WhatsApp or the form for a free guide price, and we'll confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Harwich?
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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