Roof lantern repairs for schools and public buildings cover the lanterns and rooflights over halls, libraries, corridors, dining areas and reception spaces. We schedule work around term dates and opening hours, provide RAMS before work and confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Can repairs be done in the school holidays?
Yes, planned repairs can be scheduled for holidays, half terms or weekends, and smaller jobs can be done in term time where the area below can be closed safely. Holidays tend to fill up with building work, so it helps to send photos and get quotes in early. If a lantern starts leaking in term time, we arrange an urgent make-safe as soon as we can and leave the full repair for a quieter period.
How do you work safely around pupils and the public?
Work areas are planned so that pupils, staff and visitors are kept away from where we are working. That usually means closing the space under the lantern, controlling where access equipment stands and keeping routes clear. Risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are provided before work starts, and we follow your site's sign-in, permit and key-holding procedures. If your setting requires DBS checks for contractors, tell us at quote stage; these are arranged on request where required.
What paperwork do estates and procurement teams get?
You receive an itemised written quote showing the work, access equipment and any out-of-hours working, with VAT shown separately, so it can go through your approval process. After an inspection or leak investigation, a written report with photos sets out the cause and recommended repair. Both are useful for building condition records and budget planning.
Which faults are most common on school and civic lanterns?
Older lanterns on public buildings often have blocked eaves gutters, failed seals and tired timber frames, and many still have glass that falls short of current guidance for overhead glazing. Cracked panes over halls and corridors are usually replaced with units that have a laminated inner pane, in line with industry guidance. Planned maintenance catches many faults before they disrupt lessons or events.
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Questions people ask
Do you repair rooflights as well as lanterns?
Yes. Flat rooflights over corridors, toilets and stairwells are common on schools and public buildings, and we repair their seals, upstands and glass.
Can you price several lanterns within one budget?
Yes. We can inspect several lanterns across a building or site and itemise each one, so you can prioritise the work within your budget.
Can you work on listed or historic public buildings?
Yes, but check with the local planning authority first, as listed building consent may be needed for changes to materials, glass or appearance. We can provide a written description of the proposed work to help.