Roof lantern upstands in Smethwick
For roof lantern upstands in Smethwick, start with the guide prices on this page, then send photos and measurements for a fixed written quote covering B66.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Smethwick
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Smethwick projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Smethwick 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
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
Delivery and fitting in Smethwick
Delivery to B66 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Smethwick can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to B66 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Smethwick
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 Smethwick
England's Approved Document L caps the U-value of new or replacement rooflights in existing homes at 2.2 W/m²K, calculated with the glass horizontal.
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 Smethwick 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 Smethwick
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 Smethwick?
Yes. Delivery to Smethwick (B66) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Smethwick?
With the midsummer sun about 60.9° high at noon, roof glass in Smethwick gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.