Roof lantern upstands in Widnes
We quote roof lantern upstands for Widnes and the rest of Cheshire, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Widnes
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Widnes projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
At 53.36°N, Widnes sees roughly 7h 30m of daylight in late December and 17h 00m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
Delivery and fitting in Widnes
Your quote includes delivery to Widnes at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for WA8 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to WA8 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Widnes
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 |
| 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 Widnes
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 Widnes 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 Widnes
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 Widnes?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Widnes?
With the midsummer sun about 60.1° high at noon, roof glass in Widnes gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.