We carry out urgent leak make-safe in Fulham and across the SW6 area. When a lantern is letting in a lot of water or the glass is broken, the first job is to stop more damage.

Is it time for urgent leak make-safe?
- Water pouring in during a storm
- Broken or missing glass
- Water near light fittings or sockets
Common causes we find
Storm damage
High winds can lift cappings and vents.
Impact
Falling branches or debris can break glass.
Roof lanterns in Fulham
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.
From Westminster to Fulham is roughly 3 miles — all part of the Greater London area we cover.
We also cover nearby Chelsea (1 mile), Putney (2 miles), Battersea (2 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Fulham?
Guide price for urgent leak make-safe: £195–£395 ex VAT (£234–£474 inc 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?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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 Fulham: questions
How do I get a price for urgent leak make-safe in Fulham?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Fulham postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Do you need to visit to price urgent leak make-safe?
Not always. Clear photos are often enough for a guide price. Where the cause isn't obvious, a visit to inspect and water-test is charged from £145 ex VAT, confirmed before we come.
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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