Rooflight upstands & kerbs for Tottenham: the essentials
We handle rooflight upstands & kerbs across Greater London, including Tottenham. In short: insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Party walls are a fact of life in London terraces, and rooflights close to a shared wall need detailing that keeps the neighbour's side dry too. Typical uses for rooflight upstands & kerbs include roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
Jobs in Tottenham 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.
Options we can specify in Tottenham
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Insulated to avoid a cold bridge
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
Before you order: points to check
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
Planning, building control and Tottenham
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs prices in Tottenham
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 Tottenham address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Tottenham, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common questions
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.
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.
What roof coverings do you work with?
Single-ply, EPDM, felt, GRP and liquid-applied systems — or we coordinate with your roofer.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Tottenham?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Tottenham and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Tottenham?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
