How we approach rooflight upstands & kerbs in Bury
For Bury homes and buildings we offer rooflight upstands & kerbs: insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Stone and brick terraces are typical across the North West, and roof windows in rear slopes are a common way to light attic rooms. Typical uses for rooflight upstands & kerbs include roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
Jobs in Bury 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.
What you can choose
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
- Fixings and falls agreed with the rooflight maker
Before you order: points to check
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
- Minimum upstand height is set by the rooflight manufacturer — commonly 150 mm above the finished roof
Planning, building control and Bury
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. 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. 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.
Guide prices for Bury
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Bury, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Bury address.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about rooflight upstands & kerbs in Bury
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.
Can an old upstand be reused?
If it is sound, square, insulated and the right size. Often it is cheaper to rebuild than adapt.
Is the survey in Bury free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Bury?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
