The upstand, or kerb, is the raised frame the lantern sits on. Send photos from Solihull (B91) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Signs you need upstand and kerb repairs
- Water appearing below the lantern rather than from the glass
- Roof membrane not lapped up the kerb, or peeling off it
- Ponding water against the kerb after rain
What usually causes it?
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 Solihull and nearby
Most inland lantern leaks aren't storm damage; they're usually tired sealant, a lifted capping or blocked eaves drainage. All three are quick to find and fix once you know where to look.
Urban grime and traffic film dull glass and frames quickly; a clean and seal check makes a tired lantern look and perform much better.
We cover Solihull as part of West Midlands, about 7 miles from Birmingham.
Neighbouring places we cover include Shirley (2 miles), Birmingham (7 miles), Kenilworth (9 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Solihull?
Typical range: £395–£1,295 ex VAT, which is £474–£1,554 with 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 Solihull: questions
How do I get a price for upstand and kerb repairs in Solihull?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Solihull 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 Solihull do you cover?
As well as Solihull, we cover nearby Shirley, Birmingham, Kenilworth, Smethwick and the rest of West Midlands.
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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