Roof lantern upstands in Melksham
Need a roof lantern upstand in Melksham? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to SN12 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Melksham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Melksham projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Melksham lasts about 7h 51m, against 16h 37m 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
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
Delivery and fitting in Melksham
Your quote includes delivery to Melksham at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Melksham can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to SN12 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Melksham
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 |
| 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 Melksham
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.
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 Melksham 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 Melksham
What height should my upstand be?
High enough to keep water away from the lantern seal, commonly at least 150 mm above the finished roof surface. Follow the instructions for your chosen range.
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Melksham?
With the midsummer sun about 62.1° high at noon, roof glass in Melksham gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Melksham?
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.