How we approach rooflight upstands & kerbs in Stirling
For Stirling homes and buildings we offer rooflight upstands & kerbs: insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Many Scottish homes have dormers and attic rooms where an extra roof window adds light without a full dormer. Think of rooflight upstands & kerbs for roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
Stirling is the main town we list in the Forth Valley; we also cover nearby Bridge of Allan and Dunblane.
Specification options
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Built square to the rooflight size
- Insulated to avoid a cold bridge
What to check first
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
- Upstand size must match the unit within a tight tolerance
Planning, building control and Stirling
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.
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.
Guide prices for Stirling
Guide prices for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Stirling 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 |
How the job runs
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Stirling, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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.
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.
How do I book a survey in Stirling?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Stirling?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
