Roof lantern upstands in Newport (Isle of Wight)
We quote roof lantern upstands for Newport (Isle of Wight) and the rest of the Isle of Wight, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Newport (Isle of Wight)
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Newport (Isle of Wight) projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Newport (Isle of Wight) gets about 7h 57m of daylight, with the sun only 15.9° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
Delivery and fitting in Newport (Isle of Wight)
We confirm the delivery cost and date for PO30 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Newport (Isle of Wight) can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to PO30 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 Newport (Isle of Wight)
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 × 3000 mm | 8.0 m | £345£288 ex VAT |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 7.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 8.0 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 Newport (Isle of Wight)
England's Approved Document L caps the U-value of new or replacement rooflights in existing homes at 2.2 W/m²K, calculated with the glass horizontal.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations in Newport (Isle of Wight) 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 Newport (Isle of Wight)
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 I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Newport (Isle of Wight)?
With the midsummer sun about 62.7° high at noon, roof glass in Newport (Isle of Wight) gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Newport (Isle of Wight)?
Yes. Delivery to Newport (Isle of Wight) (PO30) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.