Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Heywood: what is involved?
Our rooflight upstands & kerbs service in Heywood 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.
Rear kitchen extensions on North West semis often have small domes from decades ago that leak or have yellowed. Typical uses for rooflight upstands & kerbs include new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
Heywood sits about 5 km from Rochdale and 5 km from Bury, and we cover the whole OL10 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Heywood project
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Correct height above the finished roof
- Matched to your roof covering
What to check first
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
- Upstand size must match the unit within a tight tolerance
Do you need permission in Heywood?
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.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do rooflight upstands & kerbs cost in Heywood?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Heywood, 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the OL10 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about rooflight upstands & kerbs in Heywood
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.
Can an old upstand be reused?
If it is sound, square, insulated and the right size. Often it is cheaper to rebuild than adapt.
Can you work alongside my builder in Heywood?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
How do I book a survey in Heywood?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
