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 Ewell (KT17) 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
Common causes we find
Impact
Falling branches or debris can break glass.
Sudden seal failure
A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.
Covering Ewell and nearby
Even in drier areas, one heavy downpour with blocked eaves is enough to overflow a lantern indoors. Clearing the eaves channel is the simplest prevention there is.
We cover Ewell as part of Surrey, about 16 miles from Guildford.
If you're just outside Ewell, we also cover Epsom (2 miles), Sutton (2 miles), Banstead (3 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Ewell?
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?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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 Ewell: questions
How do I get a price for urgent leak make-safe in Ewell?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Ewell postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Ewell?
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.
Other lantern repairs in Ewell
- Roof lantern resealing in Ewell
- Eaves beam and gutter repairs in Ewell
- Timber roof lantern repairs in Ewell
- Aluminium roof lantern repairs in Ewell
- uPVC roof lantern repairs in Ewell
- Roof lantern respraying in Ewell
Urgent leak make-safe near Ewell
More about urgent leak make-safe · All roof lantern repairs in Ewell