England · Upstands & kerbs

Roof lantern upstands in Greater Manchester

We supply roof lantern upstands across Greater Manchester, from Manchester to the smaller towns, priced to your kerb size and delivered to your site.

AreaGreater Manchester

NationEngland

Towns listed41

Guide price from£245

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Get a price in Greater Manchester

Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.

Choosing roof lantern upstands in Greater Manchester

Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.

Across Greater Manchester, the shortest day brings around 7h 28m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 59.9° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.

Made to match the lantern's external size
Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
Level and square for a correct fit

Delivery and fitting in Greater Manchester

Delivery to mainland addresses here is quoted for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Fitting can be quoted where we have cover; send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb and we will confirm before quoting.

Roof lantern upstands guide prices

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
1000 × 2000 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
1500 × 1500 mm	6.0 m	£295£246 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 in Greater Manchester

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.

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 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

Roof lantern upstands in Greater Manchester: questions

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.

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.

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Greater Manchester?

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.