Roof lantern upstands in Dorchester
Ordering a roof lantern upstand for a project in Dorchester? Tell us the lantern size and roof details and we will confirm the price, lead time and how it reaches DT1.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Dorchester
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Dorchester projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
At 50.72°N, Dorchester sees roughly 7h 57m of daylight in late December and 16h 30m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
Delivery and fitting in Dorchester
We confirm the delivery cost and date for DT1 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Dorchester can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to DT1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Dorchester
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 |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 7.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 8.0 m | £345£288 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 Dorchester
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.
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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester
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.
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Dorchester?
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 DT1.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Dorchester?
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.