Roof lantern upstands in Plymstock
Ordering a roof lantern upstand for a project in Plymstock? Tell us the lantern size and roof details and we will confirm the price, lead time and how it reaches PL9.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Plymstock
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Plymstock projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Plymstock lasts about 8h 01m, against 16h 26m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
Delivery and fitting in Plymstock
We confirm the delivery cost and date for PL9 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Plymstock can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to PL9 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Plymstock
Guide prices for an insulated upstand on its own, by lantern size, including VAT:
| Lantern kerb size | Perimeter | Insulated upstand, guide |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1500 × 2000 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 Plymstock
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 Plymstock 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 Plymstock
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Plymstock?
With the midsummer sun about 63.1° high at noon, roof glass in Plymstock gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Plymstock?
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 PL9.