Roof lantern upstands in Great Malvern
Need a roof lantern upstand in Great Malvern? Send your postcode and lantern size and we will quote a fixed price in writing, with delivery to WR14 or fitting where we have cover.
Price a roof lantern upstand for Great Malvern
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern upstands for Great Malvern projects
Insulated upstands and kerbs that raise the lantern above the roof finish.
On the shortest day Great Malvern gets about 7h 43m of daylight, with the sun only 14.4° 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
- Level and square for a correct fit
Delivery and fitting in Great Malvern
Delivery to WR14 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Great Malvern can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to WR14 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern upstands guide prices for Great Malvern
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 |
| 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 |
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 Great Malvern
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.
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 Great Malvern 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 Great Malvern
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.
Who makes the upstand weatherproof?
Your roofer, by dressing the roof membrane up the outside of the upstand. The lantern then sits over it.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Great Malvern?
With the midsummer sun about 61.3° high at noon, roof glass in Great Malvern gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Great Malvern?
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.