Roof lantern upstands in Stockport
Need a roof lantern upstand in Stockport? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to SK1 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Stockport
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Stockport projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Stockport gets about 7h 29m of daylight, with the sun only 13.2° 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
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Made to match the lantern's external size
Delivery and fitting in Stockport
We confirm the delivery cost and date for SK1 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for SK1 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to SK1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Stockport
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 |
| 1000 × 3000 mm | 8.0 m | £345£288 ex VAT |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 7.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 8.0 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 Stockport
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 Stockport 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 Stockport
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 Stockport?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Stockport?
With the midsummer sun about 60.0° high at noon, roof glass in Stockport gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.