What do rooflight upstands & kerbs in Stockport involve?
We handle rooflight upstands & kerbs across Greater Manchester, including Stockport. 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.
From Stockport to Hazel Grove, Cheadle Hulme and Denton, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Options we can specify in Stockport
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
- Correct height above the finished roof
Things we check at survey
- 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
Do you need permission in Stockport?
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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do rooflight upstands & kerbs cost in Stockport?
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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Stockport, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Stockport: questions
What roof coverings do you work with?
Single-ply, EPDM, felt, GRP and liquid-applied systems — or we coordinate with your roofer.
Why is my rooflight cold around the edge?
Usually an uninsulated upstand. Insulating the kerb and lining the reveal fixes most cold spots.
Does every rooflight need an upstand?
Flat and dome rooflights do. Pitched roof windows use flashing kits instead.
Is the survey in Stockport free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Can you work alongside my builder in Stockport?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
