What do rooflight upstands & kerbs involve?
Our rooflight upstands & kerbs service in the Forth Valley covers insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. We survey every job before fixing the price.
Stone villas, cottages and conservation areas across Scotland often call for conservation rooflights in slate roofs. Many Scottish homes have dormers and attic rooms where an extra roof window adds light without a full dormer.
Towns in the Forth Valley
Specification options in the Forth Valley
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Built square to the rooflight size
- Fixings and falls agreed with the rooflight maker
Planning and building rules in Scotland
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Scottish energy standards for glazing, including rooflights, use an area-weighted average of 1.4–1.6 W/m²K in extensions, so most modern units comply comfortably. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Guide prices
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in the Forth Valley, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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
- Tell us about the roof. Send the postcode, rough sizes and a photo or two through the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool.
- Free survey. For new installations a surveyor measures the opening, checks the roof build-up and talks through glass and options.
- Fixed written quote. You get the product, the work and the price in writing. Nothing is ordered or paid for until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We fit, seal and make good, then hand over product data, warranties and any certificate paperwork.
Upstands & kerbs in nearby areas
Common questions
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.
Does every rooflight need an upstand?
Flat and dome rooflights do. Pitched roof windows use flashing kits instead.
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 across the Forth Valley?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs across the Forth Valley, including Stirling, Falkirk, Alloa.
