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Urgent leak make-safe in Eltham

Dealing with water pouring in or broken glass in Eltham (SE9)? We arrange temporary weatherproofing for badly leaking or broken lanterns, then book the permanent fix, with a fixed price agreed in writing first.

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In Eltham, 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.

Roof lantern temporarily covered with clear waterproof sheeting in the rain at dusk

Is it time for urgent leak make-safe?

  • Water pouring in during a storm
  • Broken or missing glass
  • Water near light fittings or sockets

What usually causes it?

Storm damage

High winds can lift cappings and vents.

Impact

Falling branches or debris can break glass.

Roof lanterns in Eltham

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.

Across London, many lanterns sit on rear extensions with access only through the house, so we protect floors and plan the work to keep time indoors to a minimum. Parking and any permits are factored into the quote.

We cover Eltham as part of Greater London, about 9 miles from Westminster.

If you're just outside Eltham, we also cover Blackheath (2 miles), Welling (3 miles), Catford (3 miles).

What should you expect to pay in Eltham?

Guide price, per visit£195–£395 ex VAT£234–£474 inc VAT

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?

  1. Send photosWhatsApp or upload a few photos and tell us when it leaks.
  2. Guide priceWe reply with a guide price and whether a visit is needed.
  3. Fixed price in writingYou approve the price and the date before anything starts.
  4. Repair and testWe fix what's failed, water-test where it matters, and send photos.

Urgent leak make-safe in Eltham: questions

Do you cover Eltham?

Yes. We cover Eltham, including the SE9 postcode area, as part of Greater London. 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 Eltham?

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.

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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