Roof lantern upstands in Aberystwyth
We quote roof lantern upstands for Aberystwyth and the rest of Dyfed, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Aberystwyth
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Aberystwyth projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Aberystwyth lasts about 7h 40m, against 16h 49m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
Delivery and fitting in Aberystwyth
We confirm the delivery cost and date for SY23 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Aberystwyth can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to SY23 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Aberystwyth
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 Aberystwyth
Rooflight energy standards in Wales come from the Welsh Approved Document L (2022), so check figures quoted for England do not get used by mistake.
Permitted development rules in Wales are set separately, so check with your council, especially for listed buildings and conservation areas.
Building regulations in Aberystwyth are checked by your local authority building control team. Replacing a rooflight in an existing home is building work in Wales too. A competent person scheme installer can self-certify; otherwise building control should be notified.
Sources: Approved Documents (Wales), Planning Portal · Planning permission, GOV.WALES
Questions from Aberystwyth
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Aberystwyth?
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 Aberystwyth?
Your local authority building control team. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.