Roof lantern upstands in Bicester
For roof lantern upstands in Bicester, start with the guide prices on this page, then send photos and measurements for a fixed written quote covering OX26.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Bicester
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Bicester projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
At 51.9°N, Bicester sees roughly 7h 45m of daylight in late December and 16h 43m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
Delivery and fitting in Bicester
Your quote includes delivery to Bicester at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for OX26 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to OX26 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Bicester
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 × 3000 mm | 8.0 m | £345£288 ex VAT |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 7.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 1500 × 2500 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 Bicester
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 Bicester 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 Bicester
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Bicester?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Bicester?
With the midsummer sun about 61.5° high at noon, roof glass in Bicester gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.