Roof lantern upstands in Wallasey
For roof lantern upstands in Wallasey, start with the guide prices on this page, then send photos and measurements for a fixed written quote covering CH44.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Wallasey
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Wallasey projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Wallasey lasts about 7h 29m, against 17h 01m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
Delivery and fitting in Wallasey
We confirm the delivery cost and date for CH44 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 CH44 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to CH44 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Wallasey
Guide prices for an insulated upstand on its own, by lantern size, including VAT:
| Lantern kerb size | Perimeter | Insulated upstand, guide |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1500 × 2000 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 Wallasey
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 Wallasey 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 Wallasey
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
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 checks building regulations for a lantern in Wallasey?
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 Wallasey?
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 CH44.