Roof lantern upstands in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Buy roof lantern upstands for homes and building projects anywhere in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. See guide prices below, then get a fixed written quote for your size, glass and colours.
Get a price in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing roof lantern upstands in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, the shortest day brings around 6h 38m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 56.1° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Level and square for a correct fit
Delivery and fitting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Delivery to mainland postcodes here is priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order. Some districts, such as AB32, are Highlands, islands or remote postcodes and are delivered by arrangement.
Fitting can be quoted where we have cover; send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb and we will confirm before quoting.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices
Guide prices for an insulated upstand on its own, by lantern size, including VAT:
| Lantern kerb size | Perimeter | Insulated upstand, guide |
|---|---|---|
| 1200 × 1200 mm | 4.8 m | £245£204 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 5.0 m | £245£204 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 6.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 2500 mm | 7.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 3000 mm | 8.0 m | £345£288 ex VAT |
| 1500 × 1500 mm | 6.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, upstand only, supply only. Upstands are made to match the lantern's external size; your fixed price is confirmed in writing before you order.
Planning and building regulations in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Here the Building (Scotland) Regulations and the domestic Technical Handbook set the standards, with a building warrant usually required for extension work.
Householder permitted development in Scotland has its own rules, and listed buildings and conservation areas need extra care.
Building regulations are checked by your local authority building standards (verifier) service. Some like-for-like replacement work does not need a building warrant but must still meet the building standards. Your council's building standards service can confirm.
Sources: Building standards technical handbooks, gov.scot · Do I need planning permission?, mygov.scot
Roof lantern upstands in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire: questions
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
Can I order a lantern before the upstand is built?
Yes, if you build the upstand to the lantern's stated external size. Many people order the lantern and upstand together so they match.
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.