Rooflight upstands & kerbs for Newport, Isle of Wight: the essentials
Our rooflight upstands & kerbs service in Newport, Isle of Wight 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.
Larger gardens in much of the South East mean deeper rear extensions, and deeper rooms need light from above rather than only from the doors. Typical uses for rooflight upstands & kerbs include roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
We cover all of Newport, Isle of Wight and the PO30 district, and nearby Cowes and Ryde.
Choices for your Newport, Isle of Wight project
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Correct height above the finished roof
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
Before you order: points to check
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
Consents for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Newport, Isle of Wight
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Newport, Isle of Wight
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Newport, Isle of Wight, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the PO30 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs near Newport, Isle of Wight
More we do in Newport, Isle of Wight
Common questions
Does every rooflight need an upstand?
Flat and dome rooflights do. Pitched roof windows use flashing kits instead.
Why is my rooflight cold around the edge?
Usually an uninsulated upstand. Insulating the kerb and lining the reveal fixes most cold spots.
What roof coverings do you work with?
Single-ply, EPDM, felt, GRP and liquid-applied systems — or we coordinate with your roofer.
Can you work alongside my builder in Newport, Isle of Wight?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Will I need planning permission in Newport, Isle of Wight?
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.
