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 Bromsgrove (B61) 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
- Water near light fittings or sockets
Common causes we find
Storm damage
High winds can lift cappings and vents.
Sudden seal failure
A failing joint can let go in heavy rain.
About Bromsgrove and the B61 area
Lanterns in central England see a bit of everything — summer sun that ages seals and end caps, autumn leaf fall that blocks eaves, and frosty mornings that bring condensation. A yearly check covers all three.
From Worcester to Bromsgrove is roughly 12 miles — all part of the Worcestershire area we cover.
If you're just outside Bromsgrove, we also cover Redditch (5 miles), Droitwich (6 miles), Halesowen (8 miles).
Guide prices for urgent leak make-safe in Bromsgrove
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 Bromsgrove: questions
How do I get a price for urgent leak make-safe in Bromsgrove?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Bromsgrove 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.
Will my insurer pay?
Storm damage is often covered; check your policy. We provide photos and a written quote.
Other lantern repairs in Bromsgrove
- Roof lantern resealing in Bromsgrove
- Flat roof junction and flashing repairs in Bromsgrove
- Cracked lantern glass replacement in Bromsgrove
- Opening vent and actuator repairs in Bromsgrove
- Cleaning and maintenance in Bromsgrove
- Orangery lantern repairs in Bromsgrove
Urgent leak make-safe near Bromsgrove
More about urgent leak make-safe · All roof lantern repairs in Bromsgrove