Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Leominster: what is involved?
Our rooflight upstands & kerbs service in Leominster 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.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. Rooflight upstands & kerbs suit roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
Leominster is around 19 km from Hereford, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Herefordshire, including the HR6 district.
Specification options
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
- Fixings and falls agreed with the rooflight maker
Before you order: points to check
- Minimum upstand height is set by the rooflight manufacturer — commonly 150 mm above the finished roof
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
Planning, building control and Leominster
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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs prices in Leominster
Guide prices for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Leominster 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the HR6 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Leominster, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs near Leominster
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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.
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.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Leominster?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Leominster and across Herefordshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Leominster?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
