Rooflight upstands & kerbs for Fraserburgh: the essentials
For Fraserburgh homes and buildings we offer rooflight upstands & kerbs: insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Tenements and flats are common in Scottish towns and cities, where rooflights over stairwells and top-floor flats need the owners' and factor's agreement. Rooflight upstands & kerbs suit new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
Fraserburgh is around 61 km from Aberdeen, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including the AB43 district.
Choices for your Fraserburgh project
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
- Correct height above the finished roof
Things we check at survey
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
Consents for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Fraserburgh
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Scotland's Technical Handbook (section 6) asks for windows, doors and rooflights in an extension to average 1.4–1.6 W/m²K, with no single unit worse than 3.3 W/m²K. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Fraserburgh
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Fraserburgh, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large or raised upstand | £715 – £1,195 | £595 – £995 |
| Standard insulated upstand Typical | £475 – £715 | £395 – £595 |
| Small upstand on new roof | £355 – £475 | £295 – £395 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Fraserburgh, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about rooflight upstands & kerbs in Fraserburgh
Can I build the upstand myself?
Your builder can, to our drawing. We check it before the rooflight is fitted, because the unit must sit square and level.
How high should a rooflight upstand be?
High enough to meet the rooflight manufacturer's minimum above the finished roof surface — commonly 150 mm. On roofs with deep finishes, such as green roofs, it needs to be taller.
What roof coverings do you work with?
Single-ply, EPDM, felt, GRP and liquid-applied systems — or we coordinate with your roofer.
Is the survey in Fraserburgh free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Can you work alongside my builder in Fraserburgh?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
