Roof lantern upstands in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Need a roof lantern upstand in Royal Tunbridge Wells? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to TN1 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Royal Tunbridge Wells
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Royal Tunbridge Wells projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 62.3° high over Royal Tunbridge Wells, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
Delivery and fitting in Royal Tunbridge Wells
We confirm the delivery cost and date for TN1 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Royal Tunbridge Wells can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to TN1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Royal Tunbridge Wells
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 Royal Tunbridge Wells
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.
Lanterns on permitted development extensions are part of the extension's height limits. Adding one to an existing roof is different: over 150 mm of projection can mean a planning application.
Building regulations in Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
With the midsummer sun about 62.3° high at noon, roof glass in Royal Tunbridge Wells gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your district, borough or unitary council before ordering.