Roof lantern upstands in Farnham
Need a roof lantern upstand in Farnham? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to GU9 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Farnham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Farnham projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 62.2° high over Farnham, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
Delivery and fitting in Farnham
Delivery to GU9 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Farnham before quoting.
Delivery to GU9 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Farnham
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 |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 7.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 8.0 m | £345£288 ex VAT |
| 1500 × 3000 mm | 9.0 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 Farnham
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 Farnham 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 Farnham
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Farnham?
Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for GU9.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Farnham?
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.