Roof lantern upstands in Keighley
We quote roof lantern upstands for Keighley and the rest of West Yorkshire, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Keighley
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Keighley projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Keighley lasts about 7h 24m, against 17h 07m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Level and square for a correct fit
- Prefabricated insulated or site-built timber
- Ordered with your lantern if you wish
Delivery and fitting in Keighley
Your quote includes delivery to Keighley at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for BD21 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to BD21 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Keighley
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 Keighley
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.
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 Keighley 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 Keighley
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Keighley?
We can quote for fitting where we have cover. Send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb, and we will confirm before quoting.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Keighley?
With the midsummer sun about 59.6° high at noon, roof glass in Keighley gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.