How we approach rooflight upstands & kerbs in Haddington
Thinking about rooflight upstands & kerbs in Haddington? The short answer: insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Stone villas, cottages and conservation areas across Scotland often call for conservation rooflights in slate roofs. In Haddington, as anywhere, rooflight upstands & kerbs are the usual choice for roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
Haddington sits about 12 km from North Berwick and 17 km from Musselburgh, and we cover the whole EH41 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Haddington project
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
- Insulated to avoid a cold bridge
Things we check at survey
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
- Upstand size must match the unit within a tight tolerance
Do you need permission in Haddington?
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas. Listed buildings need listed building consent where the work affects their character.
Scotland's Technical Handbook (section 6) asks for windows, doors and rooflights in an extension to average 1.4–1.6 W/m²K, with no single unit worse than 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs prices in Haddington
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Haddington, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
How the job runs
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Haddington, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Haddington: 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.
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.
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.
Is the survey in Haddington free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Haddington?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
