Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Lerwick: what is involved?
Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Lerwick: by arrangement. In short, insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. We confirm travel and timing before any survey is booked, then fix the price in writing.
Stone villas, cottages and conservation areas across Scotland often call for conservation rooflights in slate roofs. Rooflight upstands & kerbs suit new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
We cover Lerwick by arrangement: travel, ferries and weather affect what is practical, so we confirm what we can offer before quoting.
Choices for your Lerwick project
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Matched to your roof covering
- Fixings and falls agreed with the rooflight maker
Things we check at survey
- Upstand size must match the unit within a tight tolerance
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
Do you need permission in Lerwick?
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. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Scotland's Technical Handbook (section 6) asks for windows, doors and rooflights in an extension to average 1.4–1.6 W/m²K, with no single unit worse than 3.3 W/m²K. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs prices in Lerwick
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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Lerwick, 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 Lerwick: questions
Can an old upstand be reused?
If it is sound, square, insulated and the right size. Often it is cheaper to rebuild than adapt.
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.
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 you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Lerwick?
By arrangement. Lerwick is a remote or island location, so send your postcode and photos and we will confirm what we can offer before any survey is booked.
Can you work alongside my builder in Lerwick?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
