Roof lantern upstands in Willesden
Need a roof lantern upstand in Willesden? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to NW10 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Willesden
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Willesden projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
At 51.53°N, Willesden sees roughly 7h 49m of daylight in late December and 16h 39m 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
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
Delivery and fitting in Willesden
Your quote includes delivery to Willesden at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Willesden before quoting.
Delivery to NW10 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Willesden
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 Willesden
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.
Lanterns on permitted development extensions are part of the extension's height limits. Adding one to an existing roof is different: over 150 mm of projection can mean a planning application.
Building regulations in Willesden 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 Willesden
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 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 Willesden?
With the midsummer sun about 61.9° high at noon, roof glass in Willesden gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Willesden?
Yes. Delivery to Willesden (NW10) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.