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Upstand and kerb repairs in Dundee and Angus

Dealing with a rotten or leaking kerb somewhere in Dundee and Angus? We repair, raise, insulate or rebuild the kerb the lantern sits on and re-cover it. Our coverage includes Dundee, Arbroath, Brechin and the villages around them.

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The upstand, or kerb, is the raised frame the lantern sits on. We carry out upstand and kerb repairs across Dundee and Angus, with a guide price from your photos and a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

Roofer dressing EPDM membrane up the timber kerb under a roof lantern

Signs you need 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
  • Ponding water against the kerb after rain

What usually causes it?

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.

Rotten timber

Untreated or wet timber kerbs rot from inside, so the lantern loses support and the seals open.

Roof lanterns in Dundee and Angus

Freeze-thaw cycles open up tired sealant and gaskets faster than mild weather does. A spring check after a hard winter catches most problems before they leak.

Coastal wind drives rain hard against lanterns, so cappings and ridge seals on the seaward face take the most punishment.

What should you expect to pay for upstand and kerb repairs in Dundee and Angus?

Guide price, per lantern£395–£1,295 ex VAT£474–£1,554 inc VAT

Most upstand and kerb repairs jobs come in between £395 and £1,295 ex VAT (£474–£1,554 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?

Most lantern repairs in Scotland need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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?

  1. Send photosWhatsApp or upload a few photos and tell us when it leaks.
  2. Guide priceWe reply with a guide price and whether a visit is needed.
  3. Fixed price in writingYou approve the price and the date before anything starts.
  4. Repair and testWe fix what's failed, water-test where it matters, and send photos.

Upstand and kerb repairs in Dundee and Angus: questions

How much does an upstand repair cost?

Typically £395–£1,295 ex VAT depending on size, timber condition and the roof covering. The fixed price is confirmed in writing before work starts.

Can you add insulation to the kerb?

Yes. Insulated kerbs reduce cold bridging and help with condensation around the opening.

Which towns in Dundee and Angus do you cover?

All of Dundee and Angus, including Dundee, Arbroath, Brechin, Carnoustie, Forfar, Montrose. Rural and remote addresses are covered by arrangement.

How do I get a price for upstand and kerb repairs in Dundee and Angus?

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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