Roof lantern upstands in Weston-super-Mare
Need a roof lantern upstand in Weston-super-Mare? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to BS23 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Weston-super-Mare
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Weston-super-Mare projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Weston-super-Mare gets about 7h 51m of daylight, with the sun only 15.2° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Level and square for a correct fit
Delivery and fitting in Weston-super-Mare
Your quote includes delivery to Weston-super-Mare at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Weston-super-Mare can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to BS23 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Weston-super-Mare
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 × 2500 mm | 7.0 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 |
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 Weston-super-Mare
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 Weston-super-Mare 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 Weston-super-Mare
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Weston-super-Mare?
With the midsummer sun about 62.1° high at noon, roof glass in Weston-super-Mare gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Weston-super-Mare?
We can quote for fitting where we have cover. Send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb, and we will confirm before quoting.