Rooflight upstands & kerbs for Irvine: the essentials
Our rooflight upstands & kerbs service in Irvine covers insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Short winter days in Scotland make every square metre of overhead glass count, so rooflight sizing matters. Rooflight upstands & kerbs suit roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
Irvine is around 10 km from Kilmarnock, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Ayrshire, including the KA12 district.
Options we can specify in Irvine
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Insulated to avoid a cold bridge
- Built square to the rooflight size
Before you order: points to check
- Upstand size must match the unit within a tight tolerance
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
Planning and building rules for Irvine
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 2B, other external alterations) can cover a rooflight that projects no more than 1 metre from the roof, but the right does not apply in conservation areas. 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. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs prices in Irvine
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Irvine, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Irvine address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about rooflight upstands & kerbs in Irvine
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.
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 do I book a survey in Irvine?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Irvine?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
