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 Stoke-on-Trent (ST4) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Signs you need 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.
Sudden seal failure
A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.
Roof lanterns in Stoke-on-Trent
Most inland lantern leaks aren't storm damage; they're usually tired sealant, a lifted capping or blocked eaves drainage. All three are quick to find and fix once you know where to look.
From Stafford to Stoke-on-Trent is roughly 14 miles — all part of the Staffordshire area we cover.
If you're just outside Stoke-on-Trent, we also cover Newcastle-under-Lyme (2 miles), Kidsgrove (6 miles), Congleton (11 miles).
Guide prices for urgent leak make-safe in Stoke-on-Trent
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 England?
Most lantern repairs in England need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building Regulations 2010 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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?
- 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 Stoke-on-Trent: questions
Do you cover Stoke-on-Trent?
Yes. We cover Stoke-on-Trent, including the ST4 postcode area, as part of Staffordshire. Send photos by WhatsApp or the form for a free guide price, and we'll confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Stoke-on-Trent?
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.
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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