Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Shepherds Bush: what is involved?
Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Shepherds Bush means insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. We cover the W12 district and the rest of Greater London, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces with narrow side returns are typical of much of London, and a glass roof or long flat rooflight is the usual way to keep the back rooms bright once the return is built over. Rooflight upstands & kerbs suit roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
Shepherds Bush is around 7 km from central London, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Greater London, including the W12 district.
What you can choose
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Matched to your roof covering
- Fixings and falls agreed with the rooflight maker
Things we check at survey
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
Do you need permission in Shepherds Bush?
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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs prices in Shepherds Bush
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Shepherds Bush, 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the W12 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Shepherds Bush, 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
Why is my rooflight cold around the edge?
Usually an uninsulated upstand. Insulating the kerb and lining the reveal fixes most cold spots.
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.
Is the survey in Shepherds Bush free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Shepherds Bush?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Shepherds Bush and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
