Roof lantern upstands in Mansfield
Ordering a roof lantern upstand for a project in Mansfield? Tell us the lantern size and roof details and we will confirm the price, lead time and how it reaches NG18.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Mansfield
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Mansfield projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
At 53.13°N, Mansfield sees roughly 7h 32m of daylight in late December and 16h 58m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
Delivery and fitting in Mansfield
We confirm the delivery cost and date for NG18 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 NG18 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to NG18 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Mansfield
Guide prices for an insulated upstand on its own, by lantern size, including VAT:
| Lantern kerb size | Perimeter | Insulated upstand, guide |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 6.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 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 |
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 Mansfield
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.
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 Mansfield 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 Mansfield
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Mansfield?
Yes. Delivery to Mansfield (NG18) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Mansfield?
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 NG18.