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 Burgess Hill (RH15) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
What you might be seeing
- Water pouring in during a storm
- 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.
Roof lanterns in Burgess Hill
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.
From Chichester to Burgess Hill is roughly 29 miles — all part of the West Sussex area we cover.
If you're just outside Burgess Hill, we also cover Haywards Heath (3 miles), Hove (9 miles), Brighton (9 miles).
Guide prices for urgent leak make-safe in Burgess Hill
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?
In England, like-for-like repairs to a roof lantern don't usually involve building control. A full replacement or a bigger opening is controlled under the Building Regulations 2010, so we set out the route in writing first. 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 Burgess Hill: questions
How do I get a price for urgent leak make-safe in Burgess Hill?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Burgess Hill 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.
What does a make-safe cost?
Usually £195–£395 ex VAT, confirmed before we attend. The permanent repair is quoted separately.
Will my insurer pay?
Storm damage is often covered; check your policy. We provide photos and a written quote.
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