Rooflight upstands & kerbs for Tyldesley: the essentials
Our rooflight upstands & kerbs service in Tyldesley 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.
The North West gets more rain than most of England, so upstand height, membrane detailing and rain sensors on opening units are not optional extras. Rooflight upstands & kerbs suit roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
We work across Greater Manchester, including Tyldesley, and in neighbouring towns such as Atherton and Leigh. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
What you can choose
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
- Insulated to avoid a cold bridge
Things we check at survey
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
Planning, building control and Tyldesley
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.
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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do rooflight upstands & kerbs cost in Tyldesley?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Tyldesley, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Tyldesley address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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.
Neighbouring towns
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Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Tyldesley: questions
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.
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.
How do I book a survey in Tyldesley?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Tyldesley?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Tyldesley and across Greater Manchester. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
