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 Kelso (TD5) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
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
Impact
Falling branches or debris can break glass.
Sudden seal failure
A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.
Roof lanterns in Kelso
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 Galashiels to Kelso is roughly 15 miles — all part of the Scottish Borders area we cover.
We also cover nearby Jedburgh (9 miles), Galashiels (15 miles), Selkirk (16 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Kelso?
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 Scotland?
Most lantern repairs in Scotland need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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 Kelso: 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 Kelso do you cover?
As well as Kelso, we cover nearby Jedburgh, Galashiels, Selkirk, Hawick 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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