Roof lantern upstands in Dukinfield
We quote roof lantern upstands for Dukinfield and the rest of Greater Manchester, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Dukinfield
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Dukinfield projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Dukinfield lasts about 7h 28m, against 17h 02m 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
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
Delivery and fitting in Dukinfield
We confirm the delivery cost and date for SK16 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Dukinfield can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to SK16 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Dukinfield
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 Dukinfield
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 Dukinfield 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 Dukinfield
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Dukinfield?
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 Dukinfield?
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.