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Upstand and kerb repairs in Carnoustie

For upstand and kerb repairs in Carnoustie, the job is simple to describe: we repair, raise, insulate or rebuild the kerb the lantern sits on and re-cover it. Photos first, a guide price back, then a written fixed price.

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In Carnoustie, as everywhere, the upstand, or kerb, is the raised frame the lantern sits on. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.

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

Is it time for upstand and kerb repairs?

  • Water appearing below the lantern rather than from the glass
  • Soft or spongy timber at the base of the lantern
  • 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.

Rotten timber

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

About Carnoustie and the DD7 area

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.

Carnoustie is around 10 miles from Dundee, and both are within our Dundee and Angus coverage.

If you're just outside Carnoustie, we also cover Arbroath (6 miles), Dundee (10 miles), St Andrews (12 miles).

How much should it cost?

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

Guide price for upstand and kerb repairs: £395–£1,295 ex VAT (£474–£1,554 inc 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?

In Scotland, like-for-like repairs to a roof lantern don't usually involve building control. A full replacement or a bigger opening is controlled under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, so we set out the route in writing first. 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 Carnoustie: questions

Do you cover Carnoustie?

Yes. We cover Carnoustie, including the DD7 postcode area, as part of Dundee and Angus. 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.

Which places near Carnoustie do you cover?

As well as Carnoustie, we cover nearby Arbroath, Dundee, St Andrews, Forfar and the rest of Dundee and Angus.

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.

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