Rooflight upstands & kerbs for Inverness: the essentials
Our rooflight upstands & kerbs service in Inverness 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.
Stone villas, cottages and conservation areas across Scotland often call for conservation rooflights in slate roofs. In Inverness, as anywhere, rooflight upstands & kerbs are the usual choice for new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
We cover all of Inverness and the IV2 district, and nearby Elgin and Huntly.
Options we can specify in Inverness
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Correct height above the finished roof
- Built square to the rooflight size
What to check first
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
- Upstand size must match the unit within a tight tolerance
Planning and building rules for Inverness
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Scottish energy standards for glazing, including rooflights, use an area-weighted average of 1.4–1.6 W/m²K in extensions, so most modern units comply comfortably. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Inverness
Guide prices for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Inverness 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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the IV2 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Inverness, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Common questions
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.
Why is my rooflight cold around the edge?
Usually an uninsulated upstand. Insulating the kerb and lining the reveal fixes most cold spots.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Inverness?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Will I need planning permission in Inverness?
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 2B, other external alterations) can cover a rooflight that projects no more than 1 metre from the roof, but the right does not apply in conservation areas.
