Roof lantern upstands in Caterham
For roof lantern upstands in Caterham, start with the guide prices on this page, then send photos and measurements for a fixed written quote covering CR3.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Caterham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Caterham projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Caterham lasts about 7h 52m, against 16h 36m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Made to match the lantern's external size
Delivery and fitting in Caterham
Your quote includes delivery to Caterham at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Caterham can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to CR3 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Caterham
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 Caterham
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 Caterham 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 Caterham
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.
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 you deliver roof lanterns to Caterham?
Yes. Delivery to Caterham (CR3) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Caterham?
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.