In Pitlochry, 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.
What you might be seeing
- Water pouring in during a storm
- Broken or missing glass
- A capping or vent blown off
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 Pitlochry and the PH16 area
Colder winters mean more frosty mornings, and a roof lantern is often the coldest surface in a warm kitchen — so condensation is as common as genuine leaks. We check which you've got before quoting.
From Perth to Pitlochry is roughly 24 miles — all part of the Perth and Kinross area we cover.
We also cover nearby Blairgowrie (17 miles), Crieff (23 miles), Perth (24 miles).
Guide prices for urgent leak make-safe in Pitlochry
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 Scotland?
In Scotland, 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 (Scotland) Regulations 2004, so we set out the route in writing first. Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the planning authority for alterations, with Historic Environment Scotland guidance; check 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 Pitlochry: questions
Do you need to visit to price urgent leak make-safe?
Not always. Clear photos are often enough for a guide price. Where the cause isn't obvious, a visit to inspect and water-test is charged from £145 ex VAT, confirmed before we come.
Which places near Pitlochry do you cover?
As well as Pitlochry, we cover nearby Blairgowrie, Crieff, Perth, Auchterarder and the rest of Perth and Kinross.
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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