Upstand and kerb repairs in Houghton-le-Spring

We carry out upstand and kerb repairs in Houghton-le-Spring and across the DH4 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

What you might be seeing

Water appearing below the lantern rather than from the glass
Soft or spongy timber at the base of the lantern
Cold, damp or mouldy lining around the opening

Why it happens

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 Houghton-le-Spring

Colder winters mean more frosty mornings, and a roof lantern is often the coldest surface in a warm kitchen — so condensation is as common as genuine leaks. We check which you've got before quoting.

In built-up areas, access is often the hardest part of the job — through the house, over a neighbour's roof, or with parking restrictions. We plan access in advance and price any tower or scaffold into the quote.

We cover Houghton-le-Spring as part of Tyne and Wear, about 11 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne.

Neighbouring places we cover include Chester-le-Street (5 miles), Washington (5 miles), Seaham (5 miles).

Guide prices for upstand and kerb repairs in Houghton-le-Spring

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?

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 Houghton-le-Spring: questions

Do you cover Houghton-le-Spring?

Yes. We cover Houghton-le-Spring, including the DH4 postcode area, as part of Tyne and Wear. 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 Houghton-le-Spring?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Houghton-le-Spring postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.

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.

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