How we approach rooflight upstands & kerbs in Atherton
We handle rooflight upstands & kerbs across Greater Manchester, including Atherton. 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.
Converted mills and warehouses in the North West often have large rooflights or glass roofs that need specialist replacement. Typical uses for rooflight upstands & kerbs include roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
Atherton sits about 2 km from Tyldesley and 3 km from Westhoughton, and we cover the whole M46 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Matched to your roof covering
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
Things we check at survey
- 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 Atherton
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.
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. 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 Atherton
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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the M46 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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.
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Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Atherton: questions
What roof coverings do you work with?
Single-ply, EPDM, felt, GRP and liquid-applied systems — or we coordinate with your roofer.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Atherton?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Can you work alongside my builder in Atherton?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
