Roof lantern upstands in Arbroath
Need a roof lantern upstand in Arbroath? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to DD11 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Arbroath
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Arbroath projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Arbroath gets about 6h 49m of daylight, with the sun only 10.0° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Made to match the lantern's external size
Delivery and fitting in Arbroath
Delivery to DD11 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Arbroath before quoting.
Delivery to DD11 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Arbroath
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 Arbroath
Scottish building standards, including Section 6 on energy, apply here, and a building warrant is normally needed for extensions and structural alterations.
Householder permitted development in Scotland has its own rules, and listed buildings and conservation areas need extra care.
Building regulations in Arbroath are checked by your local authority building standards (verifier) service. Some like-for-like replacement work does not need a building warrant but must still meet the building standards. Your council's building standards service can confirm.
Sources: Building standards technical handbooks, gov.scot · Do I need planning permission?, mygov.scot
Questions from Arbroath
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Arbroath?
With the midsummer sun about 56.9° high at noon, roof glass in Arbroath gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Arbroath?
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.