Roof lantern upstands in Kirkby
Ordering a roof lantern upstand for a project in Kirkby? Tell us the lantern size and roof details and we will confirm the price, lead time and how it reaches L32.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Kirkby
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Kirkby projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Kirkby lasts about 7h 28m, against 17h 02m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
Delivery and fitting in Kirkby
We confirm the delivery cost and date for L32 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Kirkby can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to L32 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Kirkby
Guide prices for an insulated upstand on its own, by lantern size, including VAT:
| Lantern kerb size | Perimeter | Insulated upstand, guide |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 6.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 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 |
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 Kirkby
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.
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 Kirkby 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 Kirkby
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Kirkby?
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Kirkby?
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 L32.