Roof lantern upstands in Rhondda
We quote roof lantern upstands for Rhondda and the rest of Mid Glamorgan, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Rhondda
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Rhondda projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Rhondda lasts about 7h 48m, against 16h 40m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
Delivery and fitting in Rhondda
Delivery to CF42 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Rhondda before quoting.
Delivery to CF42 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Rhondda
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 |
| 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 Rhondda
In Wales, the Welsh Government's own Approved Document L applies, with limiting values that are not the same as England's.
Check the Welsh permitted development rules with your council before ordering, particularly in conservation areas.
Building regulations in Rhondda are checked by your local authority building control team. Replacing a rooflight in an existing home is building work in Wales too. A competent person scheme installer can self-certify; otherwise building control should be notified.
Sources: Approved Documents (Wales), Planning Portal · Planning permission, GOV.WALES
Questions from Rhondda
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 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 Rhondda?
Your local authority building control team. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Rhondda?
Yes. Delivery to Rhondda (CF42) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.