We carry out upstand and kerb repairs in Cheltenham and across the GL50 area. The upstand, or kerb, is the raised frame the lantern sits on.
Signs you need upstand and kerb repairs
- Roof membrane not lapped up the kerb, or peeling off it
- Ponding water against the kerb after rain
- 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.
About Cheltenham and the GL50 area
Wind-driven rain is the real test of a roof lantern, and the wetter west sees plenty of it. Leaks that appear only in a storm from one direction usually point to the cappings or eaves on that face — a useful clue when you send us photos.
We cover Cheltenham as part of Gloucestershire, about 7 miles from Gloucester.
Neighbouring places we cover include Tewkesbury (7 miles), Gloucester (7 miles), Stroud (12 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Cheltenham?
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?
In England, 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 Regulations 2010, so we set out the route in writing first. 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 Cheltenham: questions
How do I get a price for upstand and kerb repairs in Cheltenham?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Cheltenham postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Which places near Cheltenham do you cover?
As well as Cheltenham, we cover nearby Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Stroud, Cirencester and the rest of Gloucestershire.
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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Upstand and kerb repairs near Cheltenham
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