Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Crewe: what is involved?
Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Crewe means insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. We cover the CW1 district and the rest of Cheshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Rear kitchen extensions on North West semis often have small domes from decades ago that leak or have yellowed. Think of rooflight upstands & kerbs for roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
We work across Cheshire, including Crewe, and in neighbouring towns such as Winsford and Kidsgrove. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
- Built square to the rooflight size
Before you order: points to check
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
Planning and building rules for Crewe
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do rooflight upstands & kerbs cost in Crewe?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Crewe 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Crewe: questions
Can an old upstand be reused?
If it is sound, square, insulated and the right size. Often it is cheaper to rebuild than adapt.
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.
Will I need planning permission in Crewe?
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Crewe?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Crewe and across Cheshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
