We carry out upstand and kerb repairs in March and across the PE15 area. The upstand, or kerb, is the raised frame the lantern sits on.
Is it time for upstand and kerb repairs?
- Water appearing below the lantern rather than from the glass
- Roof membrane not lapped up the kerb, or peeling off it
- Cold, damp or mouldy lining around the opening
What usually causes it?
Kerb too low
If the kerb doesn't rise enough above the finished roof, water sits against the joint during heavy rain.
Membrane not dressed up
The flat roof covering should run up the kerb and be trimmed or flashed. If it stops short, water gets behind it.
Covering March and nearby
Even in drier areas, one heavy downpour with blocked eaves is enough to overflow a lantern indoors. Clearing the eaves channel is the simplest prevention there is.
We cover March as part of Cambridgeshire, about 24 miles from Cambridge.
If you're just outside March, we also cover Wisbech (8 miles), Ely (13 miles), Peterborough (14 miles).
How much should it cost?
Typical range: £395–£1,295 ex VAT, which is £474–£1,554 with 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 England?
Most lantern repairs in England need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building Regulations 2010 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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.
Upstand and kerb repairs in March: questions
Do you cover March?
Yes. We cover March, including the PE15 postcode area, as part of Cambridgeshire. Send photos by WhatsApp or the form for a free guide price, and we'll confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.
How do I get a price for upstand and kerb repairs in March?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your March postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Can you add insulation to the kerb?
Yes. Insulated kerbs reduce cold bridging and help with condensation around the opening.
Will my ceiling need repairing?
If water has soaked the lining it may need making good after the leak is fixed; we can advise, but internal decorating isn't included unless quoted.
Other lantern repairs in March
- Glazing bar and capping repairs in March
- Slipped glass panel repairs in March
- Solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in March
- Opening vent and actuator repairs in March
- Cleaning and maintenance in March
- Urgent leak make-safe in March
Upstand and kerb repairs near March
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