Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Poole: what is involved?
We handle rooflight upstands & kerbs across Dorset, including Poole. 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.
Holiday lets and second homes across the South West often want roof windows with blinds and remote opening for when the house is empty. Think of rooflight upstands & kerbs for new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
Poole is around 7 km from Bournemouth, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Dorset, including the BH15 district.
Specification options
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Insulated to avoid a cold bridge
- Matched to your roof covering
What to check first
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
- Upstand size must match the unit within a tight tolerance
Planning, building control and Poole
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. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs prices in Poole
Guide prices for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Poole 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the BH15 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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Questions about rooflight upstands & kerbs in Poole
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.
Why is my rooflight cold around the edge?
Usually an uninsulated upstand. Insulating the kerb and lining the reveal fixes most cold spots.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Poole?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Poole and across Dorset. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Poole free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
