Roof lantern upstands in Rochester
For roof lantern upstands in Rochester, start with the guide prices on this page, then send photos and measurements for a fixed written quote covering ME1.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Rochester
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Rochester projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 62.1° high over Rochester, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
Delivery and fitting in Rochester
Your quote includes delivery to Rochester at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Rochester before quoting.
Delivery to ME1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Rochester
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 Rochester
In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.
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 Rochester 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 Rochester
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Rochester?
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Rochester?
Yes. Delivery to Rochester (ME1) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.