Rooflight upstands & kerbs for Battersea: the essentials
For Battersea 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.
London homes often run deep from front to back, so the middle of the ground floor is the darkest space — exactly where an overhead rooflight earns its keep. In Battersea, as anywhere, rooflight upstands & kerbs are the usual choice for new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
Jobs in Battersea are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
Specification options
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Correct height above the finished roof
- Matched to your roof covering
Things we check at survey
- Minimum upstand height is set by the rooflight manufacturer — commonly 150 mm above the finished roof
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
Planning, building control and Battersea
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
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 Battersea
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Battersea address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Battersea, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
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.
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 do I book a survey in Battersea?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Battersea?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Battersea and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
