We carry out upstand and kerb repairs in Southall and across the UB1 area. The upstand, or kerb, is the raised frame the lantern sits on.
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
- Ponding water against the kerb after rain
Why it happens
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.
Rotten timber
Untreated or wet timber kerbs rot from inside, so the lantern loses support and the seals open.
Roof lanterns in Southall
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.
Across London, many lanterns sit on rear extensions with access only through the house, so we protect floors and plan the work to keep time indoors to a minimum. Parking and any permits are factored into the quote.
From Westminster to Southall is roughly 10 miles — all part of the Greater London area we cover.
We also cover nearby Greenford (2 miles), Heston (2 miles), Hayes (2 miles).
Guide prices for upstand and kerb repairs in Southall
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?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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 Southall: questions
Do you cover Southall?
Yes. We cover Southall, including the UB1 postcode area, as part of Greater London. 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.
How do I get a price for upstand and kerb repairs in Southall?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Southall postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
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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