Roof lantern upstands in Farnworth
We quote roof lantern upstands for Farnworth 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 Farnworth
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Farnworth projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Farnworth gets about 7h 27m of daylight, with the sun only 13.0° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Level and square for a correct fit
Delivery and fitting in Farnworth
Delivery to BL4 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for BL4 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to BL4 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Farnworth
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 Farnworth
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 in Farnworth 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 Farnworth
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Farnworth?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Farnworth?
With the midsummer sun about 59.9° high at noon, roof glass in Farnworth gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.