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Upstand and kerb repairs in Stoke-on-Trent

Upstand and kerb repairs in Stoke-on-Trent (ST4): we repair, raise, insulate or rebuild the kerb the lantern sits on and re-cover it. Start with a few photos by WhatsApp or the form and we'll come back with a guide price.

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We carry out upstand and kerb repairs in Stoke-on-Trent and across the ST4 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

Signs you need upstand and kerb repairs

  • Water appearing below the lantern rather than from the glass
  • Ponding water against the kerb after rain
  • Cold, damp or mouldy lining around the opening

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 Stoke-on-Trent

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 Stoke-on-Trent as part of Staffordshire, about 14 miles from Stafford.

Neighbouring places we cover include Newcastle-under-Lyme (2 miles), Kidsgrove (6 miles), Congleton (11 miles).

Guide prices for upstand and kerb repairs in Stoke-on-Trent

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?

Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. 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 Stoke-on-Trent: questions

Do you cover Stoke-on-Trent?

Yes. We cover Stoke-on-Trent, including the ST4 postcode area, as part of Staffordshire. 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 Stoke-on-Trent?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Stoke-on-Trent 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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