Roof lantern upstands in Houghton-le-Spring
We quote roof lantern upstands for Houghton-le-Spring and the rest of Tyne and Wear, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Houghton-le-Spring
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Houghton-le-Spring projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 58.6° high over Houghton-le-Spring, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Made to match the lantern's external size
Delivery and fitting in Houghton-le-Spring
Delivery to DH4 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 Houghton-le-Spring before quoting.
Delivery to DH4 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Houghton-le-Spring
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 |
| 1000 × 2500 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 Houghton-le-Spring
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 Houghton-le-Spring 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 Houghton-le-Spring
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.
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 Houghton-le-Spring?
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Houghton-le-Spring?
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.