Roof lantern upstands in Ledbury
We quote roof lantern upstands for Ledbury and the rest of Herefordshire, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Ledbury
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Ledbury projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
At 52.04°N, Ledbury sees roughly 7h 44m of daylight in late December and 16h 44m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
Delivery and fitting in Ledbury
Delivery to HR8 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Ledbury can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to HR8 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Ledbury
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 |
| 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 Ledbury
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 Ledbury 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 Ledbury
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Ledbury?
With the midsummer sun about 61.4° high at noon, roof glass in Ledbury gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Ledbury?
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 HR8.