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Upstand and kerb repairs in Didcot

We cover Didcot and the wider Oxfordshire area for upstand and kerb repairs. In short, we repair, raise, insulate or rebuild the kerb the lantern sits on and re-cover it — and you know the price before any work begins.

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We carry out upstand and kerb repairs in Didcot and across the OX11 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?

  • Water appearing below the lantern rather than from the glass
  • Soft or spongy timber at the base of the lantern
  • 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.

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.

Roof lanterns in Didcot

Leaf fall from garden trees is the most common cause of eaves overflow on suburban extensions. If your lantern sits near trees, clearing the eaves channel each autumn prevents a lot of drips.

We cover Didcot as part of Oxfordshire, about 10 miles from Oxford.

Neighbouring places we cover include Abingdon (5 miles), Oxford (10 miles), Thatcham (14 miles).

How much should it cost?

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?

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 Didcot: questions

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

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

As well as Didcot, we cover nearby Abingdon, Oxford, Thatcham, Newbury and the rest of Oxfordshire.

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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