Roof lantern upstands in Yate
We quote roof lantern upstands for Yate and the rest of Gloucestershire, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Yate
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Yate projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.9° high over Yate, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Made to match the lantern's external size
Delivery and fitting in Yate
We confirm the delivery cost and date for BS37 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Yate before quoting.
Delivery to BS37 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Yate
Guide prices for an insulated upstand on its own, by lantern size, including VAT:
| Lantern kerb size | Perimeter | Insulated upstand, guide |
|---|---|---|
| 1500 × 1500 mm | 6.0 m | £295£246 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 Yate
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.
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 Yate 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 Yate
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
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 checks building regulations for a lantern in Yate?
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Yate?
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.