Roof lantern upstands in Heswall
Need a roof lantern upstand in Heswall? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to CH60 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Heswall
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Heswall projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Heswall lasts about 7h 30m, against 17h 00m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Made to match the lantern's external size
Delivery and fitting in Heswall
Delivery to CH60 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for CH60 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to CH60 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Heswall
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 Heswall
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.
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 Heswall 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 Heswall
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.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Heswall?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Heswall?
With the midsummer sun about 60.1° high at noon, roof glass in Heswall gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.