Roof lantern upstands in Braintree
Need a roof lantern upstand in Braintree? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to CM7 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Braintree
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Braintree projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Braintree lasts about 7h 46m, against 16h 43m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
Delivery and fitting in Braintree
We confirm the delivery cost and date for CM7 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for CM7 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to CM7 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Braintree
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 |
| 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 Braintree
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 Braintree 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 Braintree
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Braintree?
With the midsummer sun about 61.6° high at noon, roof glass in Braintree gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Braintree?
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 CM7.