We carry out upstand and kerb repairs in Port Talbot and across the SA12 area. The upstand, or kerb, is the raised frame the lantern sits on.
What you might be seeing
- Soft or spongy timber at the base of the lantern
- Roof membrane not lapped up the kerb, or peeling off it
- 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.
Covering Port Talbot and nearby
Wind-driven rain is the real test of a roof lantern, and the wetter west sees plenty of it. Leaks that appear only in a storm from one direction usually point to the cappings or eaves on that face — a useful clue when you send us photos.
We cover Port Talbot as part of West Glamorgan, about 7 miles from Swansea.
Close by, we also cover Neath (5 miles), Maesteg (5 miles), Swansea (7 miles).
Guide prices for upstand and kerb repairs in Port Talbot
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 Wales?
Most lantern repairs in Wales need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building Regulations 2010 (as applied in Wales) apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. Listed buildings in Wales need listed building consent from the local planning authority for alterations, with Cadw guidance on historic buildings; check with the council before changing a lantern on a listed property.
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 Port Talbot: questions
How do I get a price for upstand and kerb repairs in Port Talbot?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot do you cover?
As well as Port Talbot, we cover nearby Neath, Maesteg, Swansea, Porthcawl and the rest of West Glamorgan.
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.
Other lantern repairs in Port Talbot
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- Eaves beam and gutter repairs in Port Talbot
- Flat roof junction and flashing repairs in Port Talbot
- Cracked lantern glass replacement in Port Talbot
- Solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Port Talbot
- Urgent leak make-safe in Port Talbot
Upstand and kerb repairs near Port Talbot
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