Roof lantern upstands in Preston
We quote roof lantern upstands for Preston and the rest of Lancashire, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Preston
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Preston projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Preston gets about 7h 25m of daylight, with the sun only 12.8° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
Delivery and fitting in Preston
We confirm the delivery cost and date for PR1 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for PR1 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to PR1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Preston
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 Preston
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
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 Preston 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 Preston
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Preston?
With the midsummer sun about 59.7° high at noon, roof glass in Preston gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Preston?
We can quote for fitting where we have cover. Send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb, and we will confirm before quoting.