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Urgent leak make-safe in Galashiels

If you're in Galashiels and dealing with water pouring in or broken glass, we can help. We arrange temporary weatherproofing for badly leaking or broken lanterns, then book the permanent fix, and confirm the fixed price in writing before we start.

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We carry out urgent leak make-safe in Galashiels and across the TD1 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?

  • Broken or missing glass
  • A capping or vent blown off
  • Water near light fittings or sockets

Common causes we find

Storm damage

High winds can lift cappings and vents.

Sudden seal failure

A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.

Roof lanterns in Galashiels

Freeze-thaw cycles open up tired sealant and gaskets faster than mild weather does. A spring check after a hard winter catches most problems before they leak.

If you're just outside Galashiels, we also cover Selkirk (5 miles), Hawick (13 miles), Jedburgh (14 miles).

How much should it cost?

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

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?

Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Scotland. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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?

  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 Galashiels: questions

How do I get a price for urgent leak make-safe in Galashiels?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Galashiels 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 Galashiels do you cover?

As well as Galashiels, we cover nearby Selkirk, Hawick, Jedburgh, Kelso and the rest of Scottish Borders.

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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