Roof lantern upstands in Haywards Heath
Ordering a roof lantern upstand for a project in Haywards Heath? Tell us the lantern size and roof details and we will confirm the price, lead time and how it reaches RH16.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Haywards Heath
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Haywards Heath projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Haywards Heath lasts about 7h 55m, against 16h 33m 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
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
Delivery and fitting in Haywards Heath
We confirm the delivery cost and date for RH16 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Haywards Heath can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to RH16 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Haywards Heath
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 |
| 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 Haywards Heath
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.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations in Haywards Heath 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 Haywards Heath
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.
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Haywards Heath?
Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for RH16.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Haywards Heath?
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.