Roof lantern upstands in Plymouth
Need a roof lantern upstand in Plymouth? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to PL1 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Plymouth
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Plymouth projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
At 50.37°N, Plymouth sees roughly 8h 01m of daylight in late December and 16h 26m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Level and square for a correct fit
Delivery and fitting in Plymouth
Delivery to PL1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Plymouth can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to PL1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Plymouth
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 Plymouth
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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Plymouth?
Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for PL1.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Plymouth?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your district, borough or unitary council before ordering.