Roof lantern upstands in Launceston
Need a roof lantern upstand in Launceston? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to PL15 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Launceston
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Launceston projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Launceston gets about 7h 58m of daylight, with the sun only 15.9° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Level and square for a correct fit
Delivery and fitting in Launceston
Delivery to PL15 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Launceston can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to PL15 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Launceston
Guide prices for an insulated upstand on its own, by lantern size, including VAT:
| Lantern kerb size | Perimeter | Insulated upstand, guide |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 6.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 1500 × 1500 mm | 6.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 2500 mm | 7.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 3000 mm | 8.0 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 Launceston
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.
On a permitted development extension the lantern counts towards the extension's height; on an existing roof, a rooflight projecting more than 150 mm may need planning permission.
Building regulations in Launceston 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 Launceston
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.
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Launceston?
With the midsummer sun about 62.8° high at noon, roof glass in Launceston gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Launceston?
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.