Roof lantern upstands in Ramsgate
Ordering a roof lantern upstand for a project in Ramsgate? Tell us the lantern size and roof details and we will confirm the price, lead time and how it reaches CT11.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Ramsgate
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Ramsgate projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 62.1° high over Ramsgate, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
Delivery and fitting in Ramsgate
Your quote includes delivery to Ramsgate at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Ramsgate can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to CT11 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Ramsgate
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 Ramsgate
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.
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 Ramsgate 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 Ramsgate
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 Ramsgate?
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Ramsgate?
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 CT11.