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Upstand and kerb repairs in New Milton

For upstand and kerb repairs in New Milton, the job is simple to describe: we repair, raise, insulate or rebuild the kerb the lantern sits on and re-cover it. Photos first, a guide price back, then a written fixed price.

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In New Milton, as everywhere, the upstand, or kerb, is the raised frame the lantern sits on. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.

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

What you might be seeing

  • 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

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.

Rotten timber

Untreated or wet timber kerbs rot from inside, so the lantern loses support and the seals open.

Covering New Milton 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.

New Milton is around 15 miles from Southampton, and both are within our Hampshire coverage.

Close by, we also cover Christchurch (5 miles), Bournemouth (10 miles), Hythe (14 miles).

What should you expect to pay in New Milton?

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

Most upstand and kerb repairs jobs come in between £395 and £1,295 ex VAT (£474–£1,554 including 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?

  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 New Milton: questions

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

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your New Milton 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 New Milton do you cover?

As well as New Milton, we cover nearby Christchurch, Bournemouth, Hythe, Totton and the rest of Hampshire.

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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