Roof lantern upstands in Wokingham
Need a roof lantern upstand in Wokingham? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to RG40 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Wokingham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Wokingham projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Wokingham gets about 7h 50m of daylight, with the sun only 15.1° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
Delivery and fitting in Wokingham
Your quote includes delivery to Wokingham at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Wokingham can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to RG40 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Wokingham
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 |
| 1500 × 3000 mm | 9.0 m | £345£288 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 for Wokingham
In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations in Wokingham are checked by your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. Replacing a rooflight in an existing home is building work. Installers registered with a competent person scheme can self-certify; otherwise building control must be involved.
Sources: Approved Document L, GOV.UK · Planning Portal
Questions from Wokingham
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 you deliver roof lanterns to Wokingham?
Yes. Delivery to Wokingham (RG40) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Wokingham?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your district, borough or unitary council before ordering.