Roof lantern upstands in Swindon
We quote roof lantern upstands for Swindon and the rest of Wiltshire, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Swindon
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Swindon projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Swindon gets about 7h 49m of daylight, with the sun only 15.0° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
- Made to match the lantern's external size
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
Delivery and fitting in Swindon
Your quote includes delivery to Swindon at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Swindon can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to SN1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Swindon
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 Swindon
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.
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 Swindon 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 Swindon
Do I need an upstand for a roof lantern?
Yes. Lanterns are designed to sit on an upstand, never directly on the roof deck.
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Swindon?
Yes. Delivery to Swindon (SN1) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Swindon?
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.