Roof lantern upstands in North Walsham
Need a roof lantern upstand in North Walsham? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to NR28 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for North Walsham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for North Walsham projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day North Walsham gets about 7h 36m of daylight, with the sun only 13.7° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Level and square for a correct fit
Delivery and fitting in North Walsham
We confirm the delivery cost and date for NR28 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in North Walsham can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to NR28 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for North Walsham
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 |
| 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 North Walsham
England's Approved Document L caps the U-value of new or replacement rooflights in existing homes at 2.2 W/m²K, calculated with the glass horizontal.
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 North Walsham 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 North Walsham
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in North Walsham?
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 NR28.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in North Walsham?
With the midsummer sun about 60.6° high at noon, roof glass in North Walsham gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.