Roof lantern upstands in Chester-le-Street
We quote roof lantern upstands for Chester-le-Street and the rest of County Durham, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Chester-le-Street
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Chester-le-Street projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 58.6° high over Chester-le-Street, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
Delivery and fitting in Chester-le-Street
Your quote includes delivery to Chester-le-Street 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 Chester-le-Street before quoting.
Delivery to DH3 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Chester-le-Street
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 |
| 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 Chester-le-Street
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 Chester-le-Street 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 Chester-le-Street
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Chester-le-Street?
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Chester-le-Street?
Yes. Delivery to Chester-le-Street (DH3) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.