Roof lantern upstands in Hythe
Need a roof lantern upstand in Hythe? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to SO45 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Hythe
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Hythe projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
At 50.86°N, Hythe sees roughly 7h 56m of daylight in late December and 16h 31m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
Delivery and fitting in Hythe
Delivery to SO45 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 SO45 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to SO45 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Hythe
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 Hythe
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
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 Hythe 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 Hythe
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
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 checks building regulations for a lantern in Hythe?
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 Hythe?
With the midsummer sun about 62.6° high at noon, roof glass in Hythe gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.