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Upstand and kerb repairs in Lanarkshire

Across Lanarkshire — Hamilton, East Kilbride, Cumbernauld and beyond — we repair, raise, insulate or rebuild the kerb the lantern sits on and re-cover it. Photos first, then a written fixed price.

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The upstand, or kerb, is the raised frame the lantern sits on. We carry out upstand and kerb repairs across Lanarkshire, with a guide price from your photos and a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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

Signs you need upstand and kerb repairs

  • 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

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.

Roof lanterns in Lanarkshire

Western and upland parts of the UK get more rain and more wind-driven rain than the east, and that's what finds weak cappings and blocked eaves first. Lanterns here benefit from a check of the bars on the most exposed face and a clear eaves channel before winter.

What should you expect to pay for upstand and kerb repairs in Lanarkshire?

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 Scotland?

Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Scotland. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the planning authority for alterations, with Historic Environment Scotland guidance; check before changing a lantern on a listed property.

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 Lanarkshire: questions

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.

Which towns in Lanarkshire do you cover?

All of Lanarkshire, including Hamilton, East Kilbride, Cumbernauld, Coatbridge, Airdrie, Motherwell. Rural and remote addresses are covered by arrangement.

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

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem with your postcode, by WhatsApp or the form. We reply with a guide price and confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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