Rooflight upstands & kerbs for Newtownabbey: the essentials
Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Newtownabbey means insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. We cover the BT36 district and the rest of County Antrim, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Northern Ireland has a mix of terraces, bungalows and rural farmhouses, and rooflights are a common upgrade when extending. Typical uses for rooflight upstands & kerbs include roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
We work across County Antrim, including Newtownabbey, and in neighbouring towns such as Belfast and Carrickfergus. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Insulated to avoid a cold bridge
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
Things we check at survey
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
- Minimum upstand height is set by the rooflight manufacturer — commonly 150 mm above the finished roof
Consents for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Newtownabbey
In Northern Ireland, roof alterations come under Class B of the 2015 order: a rooflight facing a road must not project more than 15 cm and must sit at least 0.5 m from the ridge, eaves, verge and party wall. A side-facing window within 15 m of a neighbouring boundary must be obscure-glazed, and non-opening unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
Northern Ireland's energy rules assess rooflight U-values in the vertical position — unlike England and Wales — and expect 1.6 W/m²K or Band C for replacements. New dwellings must average 1.40 W/m²K across windows, roof windows and rooflights.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs prices in Newtownabbey
Guide prices for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Newtownabbey are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Newtownabbey address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common questions
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.
Why is my rooflight cold around the edge?
Usually an uninsulated upstand. Insulating the kerb and lining the reveal fixes most cold spots.
Does every rooflight need an upstand?
Flat and dome rooflights do. Pitched roof windows use flashing kits instead.
Is the survey in Newtownabbey free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Will I need planning permission in Newtownabbey?
Northern Ireland's householder permitted development allows rooflights within limits — no more than 15 cm projection on road-facing slopes and a 0.5 m margin from ridge, eaves and party walls.
