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 Islington (N1) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.

What you might be seeing
- 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.
About Islington and the N1 area
Drier, sunnier parts of the UK are kinder to seals than the wet west, but strong sun ages sealant, gaskets and plastic end caps, and south- or west-facing lanterns can make rooms very warm. Solar control glass and an opening vent help.
London's extensions are often tight to neighbouring walls and roofs. Where a repair needs access over a neighbour's property, we'll tell you in advance so you can arrange it.
Islington is around 3 miles from Westminster, and both are within our Greater London coverage.
Close by, we also cover Highbury (1 mile), Holloway (1 mile), Camden Town (2 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Islington?
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 Islington: questions
Do you cover Islington?
Yes. We cover Islington, including the N1 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.
How do I get a price for urgent leak make-safe in Islington?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Islington postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
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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