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Upstand and kerb repairs in Herne Bay

For upstand and kerb repairs in Herne Bay, 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 Herne Bay, 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
  • Soft or spongy timber at the base of the lantern
  • Roof membrane not lapped up the kerb, or peeling off it

Common causes we find

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.

About Herne Bay and the CT6 area

Sun and UV do more damage than rain on many lanterns here: brittle ridge caps, chalky finishes and hardened gaskets. They're cheap to replace before they let water in.

Near the coast, salt in the air is hard on aluminium finishes and fixings; washing the frame occasionally and touching in chips keeps corrosion away.

From Maidstone to Herne Bay is roughly 27 miles — all part of the Kent area we cover.

Neighbouring places we cover include Whitstable (5 miles), Canterbury (7 miles), Faversham (11 miles).

What should you expect to pay in Herne Bay?

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 Herne Bay: questions

Do you cover Herne Bay?

Yes. We cover Herne Bay, including the CT6 postcode area, as part of Kent. 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 Herne Bay?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Herne Bay 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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