We carry out upstand and kerb repairs in Cheshunt and across the EN8 area. The upstand, or kerb, is the raised frame the lantern sits on.
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
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.
About Cheshunt and the EN8 area
Most inland lantern leaks aren't storm damage; they're usually tired sealant, a lifted capping or blocked eaves drainage. All three are quick to find and fix once you know where to look.
From St Albans to Cheshunt is roughly 13 miles — all part of the Hertfordshire area we cover.
Close by, we also cover Waltham Abbey (1 mile), Enfield (4 miles), Hoddesdon (4 miles).
Guide prices for upstand and kerb repairs in Cheshunt
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?
- 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 Cheshunt: questions
Do you cover Cheshunt?
Yes. We cover Cheshunt, including the EN8 postcode area, as part of Hertfordshire. 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.
Which places near Cheshunt do you cover?
As well as Cheshunt, we cover nearby Waltham Abbey, Enfield, Hoddesdon, Chingford and the rest of Hertfordshire.
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.
Other lantern repairs in Cheshunt
- Glazing bar and capping repairs in Cheshunt
- Flat roof junction and flashing repairs in Cheshunt
- Cracked lantern glass replacement in Cheshunt
- Roof lantern respraying in Cheshunt
- Leak investigation and inspection in Cheshunt
- Orangery lantern repairs in Cheshunt
Upstand and kerb repairs near Cheshunt
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