Urgent Action Required: The Hidden Dangers of Damaged Pavement Light Glass
Published: November 2025 | Leighton Buzzard, UK
A single cracked pavement light lens can trigger a cascade of problems – water pouring into your basement, slip hazards on busy London streets, and liability claims that cost thousands. Yet most property owners don’t act until it’s too late.
At The Pavement Light Company Ltd, we’ve seen it all. From a fractured prism outside Selfridges to a leaking vault light at the Hippodrome Casino, we deliver emergency glass lens repairs within 1 hour in London – and 24 hours UK-wide.
Don’t wait for disaster. Here’s why immediate action is critical.
The Real Cost of Ignoring Damaged Pavement Lights
- Water Ingress: Damp, mould, and structural damage to basement interiors
- Trip Hazards: Public liability claims, especially on high-footfall streets
- Regulatory Fines: Failure to maintain safe pavement under local authority rules
- Lost Light: Dark, unusable lower-ground spaces
One cracked 93mm lens can let in hundreds of litres of rainwater per storm. One fall can cost tens of thousands in compensation.
Emergency Pavement Light Glass Repair – Done Right, Done Fast
We’re one of only five UK specialists with original moulds for historic pavement light lenses. That means we can repair any system – from modern precast concrete panels to Victorian cast iron frames.
Our 7-Step Rapid Repair Process
- 1-Hour Call-Out (London) – Hazard secured with documented risk assessment
- NRSWA-Accredited Site Survey – Full compliance with council street works
- Safe Lens Removal – Debris caught using pole-mounted capture box
- Precision Replacement – Using correct lens size:
- 93mm prismatic (concrete panels)
- 100mm × 75mm (cast iron frames)
- 73mm × 73mm (heritage – cut from 93mm stock)
- 117mm half-shell (for pavers)
- Optional Sandblasting – For privacy or heritage aesthetic
- Waterproof Sealing – High-grade glazing mastic + grouting
- Stress Testing & Sign-Off – Walkable in 1 hour, council-approved
Walkable in 60 minutes. Fully compliant. Zero disruption.
Trusted by London’s Landmarks
We’ve restored pavement lights for:
- The Hippodrome Casino – Emergency leak stop
- Sherlock Holmes Hotel – Heritage lens matching
- Selfridges, Oxford Street – High-traffic safety repair
- Stella McCartney, Old Bond Street – Discreet luxury restoration
- Royal Court & Piccadilly Theatres – Backstage vault light repairs
All with carborundum-grain slip-resistant finish and pressed seals for 100% waterproofing.
Lens Types We Repair & Replace
- 93mm × 93mm Prismatic – Standard for concrete panels, always in stock
- 100mm × 75mm – For cast iron frames, readily available
- 73mm × 73mm – For listed/heritage buildings, cut to order from 93mm stock
- 117mm Half-Shell – For integration with pavers, made bespoke
→ Full guide to pavement light glass lens sizes & specs
Areas We Serve – Same-Day Response
We cover all 32 London boroughs and the City of London, including:
Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Camden, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Newham, Redbridge, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Sutton, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, and Westminster.
Nationwide coverage includes: Bath, Brighton, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, Luton, Hastings, Essex, Yorkshire, and Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you respond?
1 hour in London. 24 hours UK-wide. Call 01525 377513 now.
Do you handle council permits?
Yes – we’re NRSWA-accredited and manage all hoarding licences.
Can you match heritage glass?
Yes – we cut obsolete 73mm lenses from 93mm prismatic stock.
Is the repair walkable immediately?
Yes – fully load-bearing within 1 hour.
Get a Free Emergency Quote Now
Don’t risk a claim. Don’t risk a flood.
The Pavement Light Company Ltd
46 Westside, Dogget Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BE
📞 [01525 377513 – 1-Hour Emergency Line]
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One call stops the leak. One hour restores safety.
Explore Our Specialist Services:
→ Emergency pavement light glass replacement in London
→ Stop leaks with professional resealing & waterproofing
→ Cast in-situ concrete pavement light panels
→ Victorian cast iron frame & lens restoration
→ Apply for pavement light hoarding licence fast
→ All pavement light repair & installation services
→ What are pavement lights? History & function
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