How we approach rooflight upstands & kerbs in Troon
Our rooflight upstands & kerbs service in Troon 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.
Scottish weather is hard on roofs, so we specify rooflights and roof windows with exposure in mind and fit upstands with generous heights. Think of rooflight upstands & kerbs for roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
We work across Ayrshire, including Troon, and in neighbouring towns such as Prestwick and Irvine. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Troon
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Built square to the rooflight size
- Insulated to avoid a cold bridge
Before you order: points to check
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
- Minimum upstand height is set by the rooflight manufacturer — commonly 150 mm above the finished roof
Planning, building control and Troon
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed. Listed buildings need listed building consent where the work affects their character.
Under the Scottish building standards, replacement rooflights should average 1.6 W/m²K or better, and no individual unit should exceed 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.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs prices in Troon
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Troon, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Troon, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Troon: questions
What roof coverings do you work with?
Single-ply, EPDM, felt, GRP and liquid-applied systems — or we coordinate with your roofer.
Why is my rooflight cold around the edge?
Usually an uninsulated upstand. Insulating the kerb and lining the reveal fixes most cold spots.
Can an old upstand be reused?
If it is sound, square, insulated and the right size. Often it is cheaper to rebuild than adapt.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Troon?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Troon?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
