We carry out upstand and kerb repairs in Kidsgrove and across the ST7 area. The upstand, or kerb, is the raised frame the lantern sits on.
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
- 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 Kidsgrove 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.
From Stafford to Kidsgrove is roughly 20 miles — all part of the Staffordshire area we cover.
We also cover nearby Congleton (5 miles), Newcastle-under-Lyme (6 miles), Stoke-on-Trent (6 miles).
Guide prices for upstand and kerb repairs in Kidsgrove
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?
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?
- 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 Kidsgrove: questions
How do I get a price for upstand and kerb repairs in Kidsgrove?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Kidsgrove 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 Kidsgrove do you cover?
As well as Kidsgrove, we cover nearby Congleton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe and the rest of Staffordshire.
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.
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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