Roof lantern upstands in Waterlooville
We quote roof lantern upstands for Waterlooville and the rest of Hampshire, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Waterlooville
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Waterlooville projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Waterlooville lasts about 7h 56m, against 16h 31m 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
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
Delivery and fitting in Waterlooville
Delivery to PO7 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Waterlooville can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to PO7 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Waterlooville
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 |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 7.0 m | £295£246 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 Waterlooville
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 Waterlooville 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 Waterlooville
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Waterlooville?
With the midsummer sun about 62.6° high at noon, roof glass in Waterlooville gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Waterlooville?
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.