Roof lantern upstands in Cambridge
Ordering a roof lantern upstand for a project in Cambridge? Tell us the lantern size and roof details and we will confirm the price, lead time and how it reaches CB1.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Cambridge
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Cambridge projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Cambridge gets about 7h 42m of daylight, with the sun only 14.4° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
Delivery and fitting in Cambridge
Your quote includes delivery to Cambridge at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Cambridge before quoting.
Delivery to CB1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Cambridge
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 |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 7.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 8.0 m | £345£288 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 Cambridge
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
Lanterns on permitted development extensions are part of the extension's height limits. Adding one to an existing roof is different: over 150 mm of projection can mean a planning application.
Building regulations in Cambridge 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 Cambridge
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Cambridge?
Yes. Delivery to Cambridge (CB1) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Cambridge?
We can quote for fitting where we have cover. Send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb, and we will confirm before quoting.