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Upstand and kerb repairs in Brentwood

Got a rotten or leaking kerb in Brentwood? We repair, raise, insulate or rebuild the kerb the lantern sits on and re-cover it. Send photos for a free guide price — you'll get a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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We carry out upstand and kerb repairs in Brentwood and across the CM14 area. The upstand, or kerb, is the raised frame the lantern sits on.

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

Is it time for upstand and kerb repairs?

  • Soft or spongy timber at the base of the lantern
  • Roof membrane not lapped up the kerb, or peeling off it
  • Cold, damp or mouldy lining around the opening

Why it happens

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 Brentwood and nearby

Drier, sunnier parts of the UK are kinder to seals than the wet west, but strong sun ages sealant, gaskets and plastic end caps, and south- or west-facing lanterns can make rooms very warm. Solar control glass and an opening vent help.

We cover Brentwood as part of Essex, about 11 miles from Chelmsford.

If you're just outside Brentwood, we also cover Billericay (5 miles), Hornchurch (6 miles), Romford (6 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 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?

  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 Brentwood: questions

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

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Brentwood postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.

Do you need to visit to price upstand and kerb repairs?

Not always. Clear photos are often enough for a guide price. Where the cause isn't obvious, a visit to inspect and water-test is charged from £145 ex VAT, confirmed before we come.

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.

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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