Roof lantern upstands in Bromsgrove
Ordering a roof lantern upstand for a project in Bromsgrove? Tell us the lantern size and roof details and we will confirm the price, lead time and how it reaches B61.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Bromsgrove
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Bromsgrove projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
Winter daylight in Bromsgrove lasts about 7h 41m, against 16h 48m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Roof membrane dressed up the outside
- Lifts the lantern clear of the roof finish
- Made to match the lantern's external size
Delivery and fitting in Bromsgrove
Delivery to B61 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Bromsgrove can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to B61 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Bromsgrove
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 |
| 1000 × 2500 mm | 7.0 m | £295£246 ex VAT |
| 1000 × 3000 mm | 8.0 m | £345£288 ex VAT |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 7.0 m | £295£246 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 Bromsgrove
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 Bromsgrove 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 Bromsgrove
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
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 you deliver roof lanterns to Bromsgrove?
Yes. Delivery to Bromsgrove (B61) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Bromsgrove?
With the midsummer sun about 61.1° high at noon, roof glass in Bromsgrove gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.