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 Fareham (PO16) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
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?
Impact
Falling branches or debris can break glass.
Sudden seal failure
A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.
About Fareham and the PO16 area
Sun and UV do more damage than rain on many lanterns here: brittle ridge caps, chalky finishes and hardened gaskets. They're cheap to replace before they let water in.
From Southampton to Fareham is roughly 10 miles — all part of the Hampshire area we cover.
If you're just outside Fareham, we also cover Gosport (4 miles), Portsmouth (5 miles), Waterlooville (7 miles).
How much should it cost?
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 Fareham: questions
Do you cover Fareham?
Yes. We cover Fareham, including the PO16 postcode area, as part of Hampshire. 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 Fareham do you cover?
As well as Fareham, we cover nearby Gosport, Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Cowes and the rest of Hampshire.
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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