Roof lantern upstands in Hertfordshire
We supply roof lantern upstands across Hertfordshire, from Watford to the smaller towns, priced to your kerb size and delivered to your site.
Get a price in Hertfordshire
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing roof lantern upstands in Hertfordshire
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Across Hertfordshire, the shortest day brings around 7h 47m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 61.7° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
- Level and square for a correct fit
Delivery and fitting in Hertfordshire
Delivery to mainland addresses here is quoted for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Fitting can be quoted where we have cover; send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb and we will confirm before quoting.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices
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 |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 6.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 2500 mm | 7.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 3000 mm | 8.0 m | £345£288 ex VAT |
| 1500 × 1500 mm | 6.0 m | £295£246 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 in Hertfordshire
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.
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 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
Roof lantern upstands in Hertfordshire: questions
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.
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 Hertfordshire?
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.
Roof lantern upstands by town in Hertfordshire
- Roof lantern upstands in Berkhamsted
- Roof lantern upstands in Bishop's Stortford
- Roof lantern upstands in Borehamwood
- Roof lantern upstands in Bushey
- Roof lantern upstands in Cheshunt
- Roof lantern upstands in Harpenden
- Roof lantern upstands in Hatfield
- Roof lantern upstands in Hemel Hempstead
- Roof lantern upstands in Hertford
- Roof lantern upstands in Hitchin
- Roof lantern upstands in Hoddesdon
- Roof lantern upstands in Letchworth Garden City
- Roof lantern upstands in Potters Bar
- Roof lantern upstands in Rickmansworth
- Roof lantern upstands in St Albans
- Roof lantern upstands in Stevenage
- Roof lantern upstands in Watford
- Roof lantern upstands in Welwyn Garden City