Common faults to check first
A slipped roof panel, a failed glazing seal and a sticking door are different faults, even when they appear in the same conservatory. Begin by noting exactly what changes: rain entering near a roof bar, moisture inside a sealed unit, or a handle that becomes hard to lift. In Killay, as elsewhere, the useful starting point is the condition of the individual conservatory rather than its age or postcode.
Our wider conservatory repairs page covers the full range of work we carry out, if you want the broader picture before booking a survey.
Repair or replace: how we decide
Not every fault means a new roof or a rebuild. A single slipped panel or a failed seal can usually be repaired on its own, with the rest of the structure left undisturbed. Replacement becomes the sensible route when the roof as a whole is reaching the end of its life, when several panels or seals have failed together, or when the frame itself has moved or warped.
At the survey we will say plainly whether a repair is realistic for your conservatory or whether a fuller roof replacement would serve you better, rather than defaulting to one or the other.
Roof leaks and slipped panels
A roof leak in a conservatory usually traces back to a seal that has failed, a panel that has worked loose from its fixings, or a ridge or hip bar that has moved slightly out of alignment. Polycarbonate panels in particular can slip over time as fixings settle; our guide to polycarbonate roof panels slipping or leaking explains why this happens and what tends to be involved in putting it right.
If you are unsure whether your roof problem is a quick fix or something more involved, our guide to conservatory roof leaks is a useful starting point before the survey.
Water can travel along a frame before appearing inside, so the visible drip does not necessarily identify the entry point. Note the location, weather conditions and whether the mark returns after drying. Photographs taken from ground level can help explain the symptom; do not climb onto the roof to investigate it yourself. Keep the area underneath clear if water is reaching furnishings or electrical fittings.
Door hardware and sticking doors
Doors into or within a conservatory can begin to stick, drop at one corner, or become hard to lock as hinges wear and the frame settles slightly over time. Hardware such as hinges, handles and locking gear can usually be adjusted or replaced without disturbing the glazing, and this is often a quick part of a wider repair visit.
If the door itself needs replacing rather than just the hardware, our composite doors in Killay page covers that option, for a separate door specification to consider alongside the repair discussion.
Survey, written quote and repair
We visit, look over the roof, seals, frames and doors, and set out what we find in a written quote before any work starts. Repairs are then carried out on an agreed date. Where a repair is not the right answer, we can also quote for a full conservatory roof replacement; see our conservatories in Swansea page for that side of the business. If you already hold a written quote for comparable work, bring it along and we will compare it on a like-for-like basis.
Separate the immediate fault from any wider improvement you are considering. A quote for resealing a joint should identify that repair; a proposal for replacing the roof should identify the new roof and any work to its supports. This distinction helps you decide whether you want to restore the present conservatory or change the way the space is used. Ask for optional work to be clearly distinguished from what is needed for the reported fault.
Frequently asked questions
My conservatory roof is leaking: can it be repaired without a full replacement?
A local seal or panel fault may allow a targeted repair, but the surrounding roof and supports need inspection. The survey establishes whether the proposed repair addresses the source rather than just the visible drip.
Why has my polycarbonate roof panel slipped?
This usually happens as the fixings holding the panel settle over time, allowing the panel to move out of its original position. Our guide to polycarbonate roof panels slipping or leaking covers this in more detail.
Can you fix a conservatory door that sticks or will not lock properly?
Yes, this is often down to hinges, handles or locking hardware that have worn or need adjusting, and it can usually be dealt with without replacing the whole door.
How do I know if I need a repair or a new conservatory roof?
At the free survey we inspect the roof, seals and frame and tell you plainly whether a repair will do the job or whether a full roof replacement is the better route for your conservatory.