Roof lantern upstands in Radcliffe
Need a roof lantern upstand in Radcliffe? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to M26 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Radcliffe
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Radcliffe projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Radcliffe 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.
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
Delivery and fitting in Radcliffe
Delivery to M26 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 M26 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to M26 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Radcliffe
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 |
| 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 Radcliffe
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.
On a permitted development extension the lantern counts towards the extension's height; on an existing roof, a rooflight projecting more than 150 mm may need planning permission.
Building regulations in Radcliffe 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 Radcliffe
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.
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Radcliffe?
Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for M26.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Radcliffe?
With the midsummer sun about 59.9° high at noon, roof glass in Radcliffe gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.