Roof lantern upstands in Felling
For roof lantern upstands in Felling, start with the guide prices on this page, then send photos and measurements for a fixed written quote covering NE10.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Felling
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Felling projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Felling gets about 7h 10m of daylight, with the sun only 11.6° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
Delivery and fitting in Felling
Your quote includes delivery to Felling at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Felling can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to NE10 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Felling
Guide prices for an insulated upstand on its own, by lantern size, including VAT:
| Lantern kerb size | Perimeter | Insulated upstand, guide |
|---|---|---|
| 1200 × 1200 mm | 4.8 m | £245£204 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 5.0 m | £245£204 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 6.0 m | £295£246 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 Felling
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 Felling 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 Felling
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Felling?
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 Felling?
With the midsummer sun about 58.5° high at noon, roof glass in Felling gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.