Roof lantern upstands in Llandrindod Wells
Need a roof lantern upstand in Llandrindod Wells? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to LD1 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Llandrindod Wells
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Llandrindod Wells projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Llandrindod Wells lasts about 7h 42m, against 16h 47m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- 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 Llandrindod Wells
We confirm the delivery cost and date for LD1 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 LD1 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to LD1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Llandrindod Wells
Guide prices for an insulated upstand on its own, by lantern size, including VAT:
| Lantern kerb size | Perimeter | Insulated upstand, guide |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 5.0 m | £245£204 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 2000 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 Llandrindod Wells
In Wales, the Welsh Government's own Approved Document L applies, with limiting values that are not the same as England's.
Wales has its own householder permitted development rules; listed buildings and conservation areas are the usual cases needing consent.
Building regulations in Llandrindod Wells are checked by your local authority building control team. Replacing a rooflight in an existing home is building work in Wales too. A competent person scheme installer can self-certify; otherwise building control should be notified.
Sources: Approved Documents (Wales), Planning Portal · Planning permission, GOV.WALES
Questions from Llandrindod Wells
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.
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 Llandrindod Wells?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your county or county borough council before ordering.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Llandrindod Wells?
Your local authority building control team. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.