Roof lantern upstands in Market Harborough
For roof lantern upstands in Market Harborough, start with the guide prices on this page, then send photos and measurements for a fixed written quote covering LE16.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Market Harborough
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Market Harborough projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Market Harborough lasts about 7h 39m, against 16h 50m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
Delivery and fitting in Market Harborough
Your quote includes delivery to Market Harborough at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for LE16 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to LE16 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Market Harborough
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 |
| 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 Market Harborough
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 Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Market Harborough?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Market Harborough?
With the midsummer sun about 61.0° high at noon, roof glass in Market Harborough gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.