Roof lantern upstands in Taunton
For roof lantern upstands in Taunton, start with the guide prices on this page, then send photos and measurements for a fixed written quote covering TA1.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Taunton
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Taunton projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
At 51.01°N, Taunton sees roughly 7h 54m of daylight in late December and 16h 33m 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
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Made to match the lantern's external size
Delivery and fitting in Taunton
Your quote includes delivery to Taunton at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Taunton before quoting.
Delivery to TA1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Taunton
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 Taunton
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 Taunton 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 Taunton
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Taunton?
With the midsummer sun about 62.4° high at noon, roof glass in Taunton gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Taunton?
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.