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 Solihull (B91) 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
- A capping or vent blown off
- Water near light fittings or sockets
Common causes we find
Impact
Falling branches or debris can break glass.
Sudden seal failure
A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.
Roof lanterns in Solihull
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.
Urban grime and traffic film dull glass and frames quickly; a clean and seal check makes a tired lantern look and perform much better.
Solihull is around 7 miles from Birmingham, and both are within our West Midlands coverage.
Close by, we also cover Shirley (2 miles), Birmingham (7 miles), Kenilworth (9 miles).
Guide prices for urgent leak make-safe in Solihull
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 Solihull: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Solihull?
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.
Which places near Solihull do you cover?
As well as Solihull, we cover nearby Shirley, Birmingham, Kenilworth, Smethwick and the rest of West Midlands.
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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