Roof lantern upstands in Argyll and Bute
We supply roof lantern upstands across Argyll and Bute, from Helensburgh to the smaller towns, priced to your kerb size and delivered to your site.
Get a price in Argyll and Bute
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing roof lantern upstands in Argyll and Bute
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Across Argyll and Bute, the shortest day brings around 6h 57m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 57.5° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
Delivery and fitting in Argyll and Bute
Delivery to mainland postcodes here is priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order. Some districts, such as PA23, PA28 and PA34, 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 Argyll and Bute
Here the Building (Scotland) Regulations and the domestic Technical Handbook set the standards, with a building warrant usually required for extension work.
Planning in Scotland follows the Scottish permitted development order; your council confirms whether your lantern needs consent.
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 Argyll and Bute: questions
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
What height should my upstand be?
High enough to keep water away from the lantern seal, commonly at least 150 mm above the finished roof surface. Follow the instructions for your chosen range.
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Argyll and Bute?
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 Argyll and Bute.