What do rooflight upstands & kerbs in Ashton-in-Makerfield involve?
Our rooflight upstands & kerbs service in Ashton-in-Makerfield covers insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Converted mills and warehouses in the North West often have large rooflights or glass roofs that need specialist replacement. Think of rooflight upstands & kerbs for new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
From Ashton-in-Makerfield to Golborne, Newton-le-Willows and St Helens, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Options we can specify in Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Built square to the rooflight size
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
What to check first
- Upstand size must match the unit within a tight tolerance
- Minimum upstand height is set by the rooflight manufacturer — commonly 150 mm above the finished roof
Planning and building rules for Ashton-in-Makerfield
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Ashton-in-Makerfield
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Ashton-in-Makerfield, 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Ashton-in-Makerfield address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Ashton-in-Makerfield, 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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Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Ashton-in-Makerfield: 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.
Why is my rooflight cold around the edge?
Usually an uninsulated upstand. Insulating the kerb and lining the reveal fixes most cold spots.
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.
Will I need planning permission in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
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.
How do I book a survey in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
