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Upstand and kerb repairs in Rickmansworth

Got a rotten or leaking kerb in Rickmansworth? We repair, raise, insulate or rebuild the kerb the lantern sits on and re-cover it. Send photos for a free guide price — you'll get a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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We carry out upstand and kerb repairs in Rickmansworth and across the WD3 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?

  • 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

What usually causes it?

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.

Covering Rickmansworth and nearby

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.

We cover Rickmansworth as part of Hertfordshire, about 10 miles from St Albans.

Close by, we also cover Watford (4 miles), Chalfont St Peter (4 miles), Gerrards Cross (5 miles).

How much should it cost?

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 Rickmansworth: questions

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

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

As well as Rickmansworth, we cover nearby Watford, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Bushey and the rest of Hertfordshire.

How much does an upstand repair cost?

Typically £395–£1,295 ex VAT depending on size, timber condition and the roof covering. The fixed price is confirmed in writing before work starts.

Can you add insulation to the kerb?

Yes. Insulated kerbs reduce cold bridging and help with condensation around the opening.

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