Roof lantern upstands in Macclesfield
Ordering a roof lantern upstand for a project in Macclesfield? Tell us the lantern size and roof details and we will confirm the price, lead time and how it reaches SK11.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Macclesfield
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Macclesfield projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Macclesfield lasts about 7h 31m, against 16h 59m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
Delivery and fitting in Macclesfield
Your quote includes delivery to Macclesfield at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Macclesfield can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to SK11 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Macclesfield
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 |
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 Macclesfield
England's Approved Document L caps the U-value of new or replacement rooflights in existing homes at 2.2 W/m²K, calculated with the glass horizontal.
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 Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Macclesfield?
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Macclesfield?
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.