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 Leatherhead (KT22) 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?
- Broken or missing glass
- A capping or vent blown off
- Water near light fittings or sockets
What usually causes it?
Storm damage
High winds can lift cappings and vents.
Sudden seal failure
A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.
Covering Leatherhead and nearby
Drier, sunnier parts of the UK are kinder to seals than the wet west, but strong sun ages sealant, gaskets and plastic end caps, and south- or west-facing lanterns can make rooms very warm. Solar control glass and an opening vent help.
We cover Leatherhead as part of Surrey, about 11 miles from Guildford.
If you're just outside Leatherhead, we also cover Epsom (4 miles), Ewell (5 miles), Esher (5 miles).
How much should it cost?
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 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 Leatherhead: 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 Leatherhead do you cover?
As well as Leatherhead, we cover nearby Epsom, Ewell, Esher, Banstead and the rest of Surrey.
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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