Roof lantern upstands in Tynemouth
Need a roof lantern upstand in Tynemouth? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to NE30 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Tynemouth
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Tynemouth projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Tynemouth gets about 7h 10m of daylight, with the sun only 11.5° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
Delivery and fitting in Tynemouth
Delivery to NE30 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for NE30 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to NE30 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Tynemouth
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 Tynemouth
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 Tynemouth 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 Tynemouth
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
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 you deliver roof lanterns to Tynemouth?
Yes. Delivery to Tynemouth (NE30) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Tynemouth?
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.