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Upstand and kerb repairs in Putney

We cover Putney and the wider Greater London area for upstand and kerb repairs. In short, we repair, raise, insulate or rebuild the kerb the lantern sits on and re-cover it — and you know the price before any work begins.

We carry out upstand and kerb repairs in Putney and across the SW15 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?

  • Water appearing below the lantern rather than from the glass
  • Roof membrane not lapped up the kerb, or peeling off it
  • 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.

Covering Putney and nearby

Even in drier areas, one heavy downpour with blocked eaves is enough to overflow a lantern indoors. Clearing the eaves channel is the simplest prevention there is.

London's extensions are often tight to neighbouring walls and roofs. Where a repair needs access over a neighbour's property, we'll tell you in advance so you can arrange it.

Putney is around 4 miles from Westminster, and both are within our Greater London coverage.

Neighbouring places we cover include Barnes (2 miles), Fulham (2 miles), Wimbledon (3 miles).

What should you expect to pay in Putney?

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 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 Putney: questions

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

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

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Putney?

Yes. We repair lanterns whoever fitted them. If yours is still under the installer's warranty, contact them first so you don't affect it.

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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