Roof lantern upstands in Lytham St Annes
For roof lantern upstands in Lytham St Annes, start with the guide prices on this page, then send photos and measurements for a fixed written quote covering FY8.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Lytham St Annes
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Lytham St Annes projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
At 53.74°N, Lytham St Annes sees roughly 7h 25m of daylight in late December and 17h 05m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Made to match the lantern's external size
Delivery and fitting in Lytham St Annes
Your quote includes delivery to Lytham St Annes at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Lytham St Annes can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to FY8 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Lytham St Annes
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 |
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 5.0 m | £245£204 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 6.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 2500 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 Lytham St Annes
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 Lytham St Annes 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 Lytham St Annes
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Lytham St Annes?
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 FY8.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Lytham St Annes?
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.