Roof lantern upstands in Wick
Ordering a roof lantern upstand for a project in Wick? Tell us the lantern size and roof details and we will confirm the price, lead time and how it reaches KW1.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Wick
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Wick projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Wick lasts about 6h 20m, against 18h 19m 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
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Made to match the lantern's external size
Delivery and fitting in Wick
Your quote includes delivery to Wick at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Wick can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to KW1 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 Wick
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 × 2500 mm | 7.0 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 |
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 Wick
In Scotland, energy standards come from Section 6 of the domestic Technical Handbook, and most extensions need a building warrant before work starts.
Householder permitted development in Scotland has its own rules, and listed buildings and conservation areas need extra care.
Building regulations in Wick 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 Wick
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Wick?
Yes. Delivery to Wick (KW1) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Wick?
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 KW1.