Roof lantern upstands in Bedworth
Need a roof lantern upstand in Bedworth? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to CV12 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Bedworth
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Bedworth projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Bedworth gets about 7h 39m of daylight, with the sun only 14.1° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
Delivery and fitting in Bedworth
Delivery to CV12 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Bedworth can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to CV12 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Bedworth
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 Bedworth
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.
Lanterns on permitted development extensions are part of the extension's height limits. Adding one to an existing roof is different: over 150 mm of projection can mean a planning application.
Building regulations in Bedworth 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 Bedworth
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Bedworth?
With the midsummer sun about 61.0° high at noon, roof glass in Bedworth gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Bedworth?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your district, borough or unitary council before ordering.