Roof lantern upstands in Lowestoft
We quote roof lantern upstands for Lowestoft and the rest of Suffolk, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Lowestoft
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Lowestoft projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
At 52.48°N, Lowestoft sees roughly 7h 39m of daylight in late December and 16h 50m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
Delivery and fitting in Lowestoft
We confirm the delivery cost and date for NR32 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Lowestoft before quoting.
Delivery to NR32 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Lowestoft
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 Lowestoft
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.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations in Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft
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.
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 checks building regulations for a lantern in Lowestoft?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Lowestoft?
With the midsummer sun about 61.0° high at noon, roof glass in Lowestoft gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.