How we approach rooflight upstands & kerbs in Notting Hill
Thinking about rooflight upstands & kerbs in Notting Hill? 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.
Many London roofs are reached only through the house or over neighbouring property, so lifting heavy glass is planned at survey rather than on the day. Typical uses for rooflight upstands & kerbs include roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
Notting Hill is around 6 km from central London, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Greater London, including the W11 district.
Specification options
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Built square to the rooflight size
- Insulated to avoid a cold bridge
What to check first
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
- Minimum upstand height is set by the rooflight manufacturer — commonly 150 mm above the finished roof
Consents for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Notting Hill
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. 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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs prices in Notting Hill
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Notting Hill, 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 what you have. Send the W11 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Notting Hill, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs near Notting Hill
More we do in Notting Hill
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.
Does every rooflight need an upstand?
Flat and dome rooflights do. Pitched roof windows use flashing kits instead.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Notting Hill?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Notting Hill?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Notting Hill and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
