Roof lantern upstands in Swanage
Need a roof lantern upstand in Swanage? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to BH19 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Swanage
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Swanage projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
At 50.61°N, Swanage sees roughly 7h 58m of daylight in late December and 16h 29m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Level and square for a correct fit
Delivery and fitting in Swanage
Delivery to BH19 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for BH19 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to BH19 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Swanage
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 Swanage
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.
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 Swanage 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 Swanage
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.
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Swanage?
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Swanage?
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.