Roof lantern upstands in Frome
Need a roof lantern upstand in Frome? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to BA11 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Frome
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Frome projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Frome lasts about 7h 52m, against 16h 35m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
Delivery and fitting in Frome
We confirm the delivery cost and date for BA11 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 BA11 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to BA11 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Frome
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 Frome
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.
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 Frome 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 Frome
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Frome?
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Frome?
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.