In Bognor Regis, as everywhere, 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 and we'll tell you what we think has failed.
Is it time for urgent leak make-safe?
- Broken or missing glass
- 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 Bognor Regis
Sun and UV do more damage than rain on many lanterns here: brittle ridge caps, chalky finishes and hardened gaskets. They're cheap to replace before they let water in.
Coastal wind drives rain hard against lanterns, so cappings and ridge seals on the seaward face take the most punishment.
Bognor Regis is around 6 miles from Chichester, and both are within our West Sussex coverage.
If you're just outside Bognor Regis, we also cover Chichester (6 miles), Littlehampton (6 miles), Worthing (14 miles).
Guide prices for urgent leak make-safe in Bognor Regis
Typical range: £195–£395 ex VAT, which is £234–£474 with 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 Bognor Regis: questions
How do I get a price for urgent leak make-safe in Bognor Regis?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Bognor Regis postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
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.
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.
What does a make-safe cost?
Usually £195–£395 ex VAT, confirmed before we attend. The permanent repair is quoted separately.
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