Roof lantern upstands in Huntingdon
Need a roof lantern upstand in Huntingdon? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to PE29 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Huntingdon
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Huntingdon projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Huntingdon lasts about 7h 41m, against 16h 48m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Made to match the lantern's external size
Delivery and fitting in Huntingdon
Your quote includes delivery to Huntingdon at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Huntingdon can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to PE29 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Huntingdon
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 Huntingdon
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.
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 Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Huntingdon?
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Huntingdon?
Your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.