In Jedburgh, 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.
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
Why it happens
Storm damage
High winds can lift cappings and vents.
Sudden seal failure
A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.
Covering Jedburgh and nearby
Snow and ice sitting at the eaves can block a lantern's drainage and push water back under the glass as it melts. If your lantern leaks after a thaw rather than after rain, tell us — it points to the eaves and kerb.
From Galashiels to Jedburgh is roughly 14 miles — all part of the Scottish Borders area we cover.
Neighbouring places we cover include Kelso (9 miles), Hawick (10 miles), Selkirk (12 miles).
How much should it cost?
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 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?
- 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 Jedburgh: questions
How do I get a price for urgent leak make-safe in Jedburgh?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Jedburgh 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 Jedburgh do you cover?
As well as Jedburgh, we cover nearby Kelso, Hawick, Selkirk, Galashiels and the rest of Scottish Borders.
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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