Flat roof junction and flashing repairs in Edinburgh and the Lothians

The junction where the flat roof covering meets the lantern kerb is a weak point on many extensions. We carry out flat roof junction and flashing repairs across Edinburgh and the Lothians, with a guide price from your photos and a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

Newly trimmed flat roof junction and flashing tape around a roof lantern kerb

Signs you need flat roof junction and flashing repairs

Leak near the lantern but not from the frame
Splits, blisters or lifted edges in the roof covering by the kerb
Missing or loose edge trims and flashings

What usually causes it?

Unbonded membrane

EPDM or single-ply that has come away from the kerb lets water run behind it.

Missing trims

Without a trim or flashing to protect the top edge, water gets in behind the membrane.

Roof lanterns in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Colder winters mean more frosty mornings, and a roof lantern is often the coldest surface in a warm kitchen — so condensation is as common as genuine leaks. We check which you've got before quoting.

In built-up areas, access is often the hardest part of the job — through the house, over a neighbour's roof, or with parking restrictions. We plan access in advance and price any tower or scaffold into the quote.

What should you expect to pay for flat roof junction and flashing repairs in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

Guide price, per lantern£245–£695 ex VAT£294–£834 inc VAT

Most flat roof junction and flashing repairs jobs come in between £245 and £695 ex VAT (£294–£834 including VAT), per lantern. 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 Scotland?

Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Scotland. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the planning authority for alterations, with Historic Environment Scotland guidance; check before changing a lantern on a listed property.

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.

Flat roof junction and flashing repairs in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions

Do you repair the whole flat roof?

We repair the area around the lantern. If the wider roof is failing we'll tell you and can quote, but we won't push a new roof if a local repair will do.

What does a junction repair cost?

Usually £245–£695 ex VAT, confirmed in writing before work starts.

Which towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians do you cover?

All of Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate, Dalkeith, Haddington. Rural and remote addresses are covered by arrangement.

How do I get a price for flat roof junction and flashing repairs in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem with your postcode, by WhatsApp or the form. We reply with a guide price and confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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