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 Winchester (SO23) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
What you might be seeing
- Broken or missing glass
- A capping or vent blown off
- Water near light fittings or sockets
Common causes we find
Impact
Falling branches or debris can break glass.
Sudden seal failure
A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.
About Winchester and the SO23 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.
We cover Winchester as part of Hampshire, about 12 miles from Southampton.
Close by, we also cover Eastleigh (7 miles), Southampton (12 miles), Totton (13 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Winchester?
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 Winchester: questions
How do I get a price for urgent leak make-safe in Winchester?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Winchester postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Which places near Winchester do you cover?
As well as Winchester, we cover nearby Eastleigh, Southampton, Totton, Andover and the rest of Hampshire.
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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