Roof lantern upstands in Arnold
Need a roof lantern upstand in Arnold? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to NG5 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Arnold
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Arnold projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
At 53.0°N, Arnold sees roughly 7h 34m of daylight in late December and 16h 56m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- 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 Arnold
Delivery to NG5 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Arnold can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to NG5 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Arnold
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 Arnold
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.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations in Arnold 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 Arnold
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 makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Arnold?
With the midsummer sun about 60.4° high at noon, roof glass in Arnold gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Arnold?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your district, borough or unitary council before ordering.