Roof lantern upstands in Durham
Need a roof lantern upstand in Durham? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to DH1 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Durham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Durham projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Durham lasts about 7h 13m, against 17h 19m 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
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
Delivery and fitting in Durham
Your quote includes delivery to Durham 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 Durham before quoting.
Delivery to DH1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Durham
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 Durham
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
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 Durham 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 Durham
Can I order a lantern before the upstand is built?
Yes, if you build the upstand to the lantern's stated external size. Many people order the lantern and upstand together so they match.
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Durham?
With the midsummer sun about 58.7° high at noon, roof glass in Durham gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Durham?
Yes. Delivery to Durham (DH1) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.