Roof lantern upstands in Neath
For roof lantern upstands in Neath, start with the guide prices on this page, then send photos and measurements for a fixed written quote covering SA11.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Neath
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Neath projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Neath lasts about 7h 48m, against 16h 40m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
- Made to match the lantern's external size
Delivery and fitting in Neath
Delivery to SA11 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 Neath before quoting.
Delivery to SA11 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Neath
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 |
| 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 Neath
Wales sets its own energy standards for rooflights in the Welsh Approved Document L, so the Welsh figures apply rather than England's.
Wales has its own householder permitted development rules; listed buildings and conservation areas are the usual cases needing consent.
Building regulations in Neath are checked by your local authority building control team. Replacing a rooflight in an existing home is building work in Wales too. A competent person scheme installer can self-certify; otherwise building control should be notified.
Sources: Approved Documents (Wales), Planning Portal · Planning permission, GOV.WALES
Questions from Neath
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Neath?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your county or county borough council before ordering.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Neath?
Yes. Delivery to Neath (SA11) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.