Roof lantern upstands in Guiseley
Ordering a roof lantern upstand for a project in Guiseley? Tell us the lantern size and roof details and we will confirm the price, lead time and how it reaches LS20.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Guiseley
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Guiseley projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Guiseley gets about 7h 24m of daylight, with the sun only 12.7° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
Delivery and fitting in Guiseley
Delivery to LS20 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Guiseley can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to LS20 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Guiseley
Guide prices for an insulated upstand on its own, by lantern size, including VAT:
| Lantern kerb size | Perimeter | Insulated upstand, guide |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 5.0 m | £245£204 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 2000 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 |
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 Guiseley
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
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 Guiseley 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 Guiseley
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
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 checks building regulations for a lantern in Guiseley?
Your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Guiseley?
With the midsummer sun about 59.6° high at noon, roof glass in Guiseley gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.