How we approach rooflight upstands & kerbs in Whitefield
We handle rooflight upstands & kerbs across Greater Manchester, including Whitefield. 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.
Exposed hillside towns in the North West need flashing and seal details that cope with wind-driven rain. Think of rooflight upstands & kerbs for roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
From Whitefield to Radcliffe, Prestwich and Bury, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Options we can specify in Whitefield
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Matched to your roof covering
- Built square to the rooflight size
What to check first
- Upstand size must match the unit within a tight tolerance
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
Planning, building control and Whitefield
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. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
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. 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 Whitefield?
Guide prices for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Whitefield are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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 |
How the job runs
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs near Whitefield
Related work in Whitefield
Common 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.
Will I need planning permission in Whitefield?
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.
How do I book a survey in Whitefield?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
