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Upstand and kerb repairs in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Dealing with a rotten or leaking kerb somewhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians? We repair, raise, insulate or rebuild the kerb the lantern sits on and re-cover it. Our coverage includes Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians, 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?

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.

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 upstand and kerb repairs in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

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

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 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions

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.

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 upstand and kerb 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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