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Urgent leak make-safe in Ashford, Kent

Urgent leak make-safe in Ashford, Kent (TN24): we arrange temporary weatherproofing for badly leaking or broken lanterns, then book the permanent fix. Start with a few photos by WhatsApp or the form and we'll come back with a guide price.

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We carry out urgent leak make-safe in Ashford, Kent and across the TN24 area. When a lantern is letting in a lot of water or the glass is broken, the first job is to stop more damage.

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
  • Broken or missing glass
  • A capping or vent blown off

Why it happens

Storm damage

High winds can lift cappings and vents.

Impact

Falling branches or debris can break glass.

Roof lanterns in Ashford, Kent

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.

Near the coast, salt in the air is hard on aluminium finishes and fixings; washing the frame occasionally and touching in chips keeps corrosion away.

Ashford, Kent is around 18 miles from Maidstone, and both are within our Kent coverage.

We also cover nearby Faversham (12 miles), Canterbury (13 miles), Folkestone (13 miles).

Guide prices for urgent leak make-safe in Ashford, Kent

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 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?

  1. Send photosWhatsApp or upload a few photos and tell us when it leaks.
  2. Guide priceWe reply with a guide price and whether a visit is needed.
  3. Fixed price in writingYou approve the price and the date before anything starts.
  4. Repair and testWe fix what's failed, water-test where it matters, and send photos.

Urgent leak make-safe in Ashford, Kent: questions

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Ashford, Kent?

Yes. We repair lanterns whoever fitted them. If yours is still under the installer's warranty, contact them first so you don't affect it.

Which places near Ashford, Kent do you cover?

As well as Ashford, Kent, we cover nearby Faversham, Canterbury, Folkestone, Sittingbourne and the rest of Kent.

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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