Roof lantern upstands in Inverness
We quote roof lantern upstands for Inverness and the rest of the Highlands and Islands, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Inverness
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Inverness projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
At 57.48°N, Inverness sees roughly 6h 35m of daylight in late December and 18h 02m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
Delivery and fitting in Inverness
Delivery to IV2 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 IV2 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to IV2 is by arrangement, as it falls in a Highlands, islands or remote postcode district. We confirm the cost and date on your quote before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Inverness
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 Inverness
Here the Building (Scotland) Regulations and the domestic Technical Handbook set the standards, with a building warrant usually required for extension work.
Planning in Scotland follows the Scottish permitted development order; your council confirms whether your lantern needs consent.
Building regulations in Inverness are checked by your local authority building standards (verifier) service. Some like-for-like replacement work does not need a building warrant but must still meet the building standards. Your council's building standards service can confirm.
Sources: Building standards technical handbooks, gov.scot · Do I need planning permission?, mygov.scot
Questions from Inverness
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 makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Inverness?
Yes. Delivery to Inverness (IV2) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Inverness?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your council before ordering.