Urgent leak make-safe in Ebbw Vale

In Ebbw Vale, 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
A capping or vent blown off
Water near light fittings or sockets

Why it happens

Impact

Falling branches or debris can break glass.

Sudden seal failure

A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.

Covering Ebbw Vale and nearby

Wind-driven rain is the real test of a roof lantern, and the wetter west sees plenty of it. Leaks that appear only in a storm from one direction usually point to the cappings or eaves on that face — a useful clue when you send us photos.

We cover Ebbw Vale as part of Gwent, about 16 miles from Newport, Gwent.

If you're just outside Ebbw Vale, we also cover Tredegar (2 miles), Merthyr Tydfil (8 miles), Blackwood (8 miles).

How much should it cost?

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

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 Wales?

In Wales, 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 (as applied in Wales), so we set out the route in writing first. Listed buildings in Wales need listed building consent from the local planning authority for alterations, with Cadw guidance on historic buildings; check with the council 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 Ebbw Vale: questions

Do you cover Ebbw Vale?

Yes. We cover Ebbw Vale, including the NP23 postcode area, as part of Gwent. 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.

Which places near Ebbw Vale do you cover?

As well as Ebbw Vale, we cover nearby Tredegar, Merthyr Tydfil, Blackwood, Abergavenny and the rest of Gwent.

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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