Roof lantern upstands in Wigan
For roof lantern upstands in Wigan, start with the guide prices on this page, then send photos and measurements for a fixed written quote covering WN1.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Wigan
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Wigan projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Wigan lasts about 7h 27m, against 17h 03m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
- Made to match the lantern's external size
Delivery and fitting in Wigan
Delivery to WN1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Wigan can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to WN1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Wigan
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 Wigan
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 Wigan 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 Wigan
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Wigan?
With the midsummer sun about 59.9° high at noon, roof glass in Wigan gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Wigan?
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.