Rooflight upstands & kerbs for Keady: the essentials
We handle rooflight upstands & kerbs across County Armagh, including Keady. In short: insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Wind and rain off the Atlantic make upstand and flashing details important on Northern Irish roofs. Typical uses for rooflight upstands & kerbs include new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
Keady sits about 11 km from Armagh and 25 km from Newry, and we cover the whole BT60 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
- Insulated to avoid a cold bridge
Before you order: points to check
- Minimum upstand height is set by the rooflight manufacturer — commonly 150 mm above the finished roof
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
Planning and building rules for Keady
Most rooflights on houses in Northern Ireland are permitted development under Class B, but not in a conservation area or on a listed building's curtilage. Listed buildings also need listed building consent from the council.
Technical Booklet F1 (2022) asks for replacement windows and rooflights in existing homes to reach WER Band C or a U-value of 1.6 W/m²K, assessed in the vertical position. Extensions follow a 25% glazing allowance in Technical Booklet F1.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do rooflight upstands & kerbs cost in Keady?
Guide prices for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Keady 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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the BT60 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common 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.
Does every rooflight need an upstand?
Flat and dome rooflights do. Pitched roof windows use flashing kits instead.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Keady?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Will I need planning permission in Keady?
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.
