The upstand, or kerb, is the raised frame the lantern sits on. Send photos from Cannock (WS11) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Signs you need upstand and kerb repairs
- Soft or spongy timber at the base of the lantern
- Roof membrane not lapped up the kerb, or peeling off it
- 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.
Rotten timber
Untreated or wet timber kerbs rot from inside, so the lantern loses support and the seals open.
Covering Cannock and nearby
Lanterns in central England see a bit of everything — summer sun that ages seals and end caps, autumn leaf fall that blocks eaves, and frosty mornings that bring condensation. A yearly check covers all three.
We cover Cannock as part of Staffordshire, about 9 miles from Stafford.
Neighbouring places we cover include Burntwood (4 miles), Bloxwich (5 miles), Rugeley (6 miles).
Guide prices for upstand and kerb repairs in Cannock
Guide price for upstand and kerb repairs: £395–£1,295 ex VAT (£474–£1,554 inc 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 Cannock: questions
How do I get a price for upstand and kerb repairs in Cannock?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Cannock postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Cannock?
Yes. We repair lanterns whoever fitted them. If yours is still under the installer's warranty, contact them first so you don't affect it.
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.
Other lantern repairs in Cannock
- Roof lantern leak repairs in Cannock
- Glazing bar and capping repairs in Cannock
- Aluminium roof lantern repairs in Cannock
- uPVC roof lantern repairs in Cannock
- Roof lantern respraying in Cannock
- Leak investigation and inspection in Cannock
Upstand and kerb repairs near Cannock
More about upstand and kerb repairs · All roof lantern repairs in Cannock