Roof lantern upstands in Thornaby-on-Tees
Need a roof lantern upstand in Thornaby-on-Tees? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to TS17 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Thornaby-on-Tees
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Thornaby-on-Tees projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Thornaby-on-Tees gets about 7h 16m of daylight, with the sun only 12.0° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
Delivery and fitting in Thornaby-on-Tees
Your quote includes delivery to Thornaby-on-Tees at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Thornaby-on-Tees can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to TS17 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Thornaby-on-Tees
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 |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 6.0 m | £295£246 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 Thornaby-on-Tees
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.
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 Thornaby-on-Tees 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 Thornaby-on-Tees
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
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 you deliver roof lanterns to Thornaby-on-Tees?
Yes. Delivery to Thornaby-on-Tees (TS17) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Thornaby-on-Tees?
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.